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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,375.38 and 801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,375.38 and 801.09 is: 1,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,375.38 = 801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,375.38 = 801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,375.38 × 801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 1,101,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,803.16/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.00

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