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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.03, 1,497.37 and 755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.03, 1,497.37 and 755.25 is: 1,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.03 : 1,497.37 = 755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.03/1,497.37 = 755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.03x = 1,497.37 × 755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.03x = 1,130,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,888.69/997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.26

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