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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.16, 1,373.28 and 994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.16, 1,373.28 and 994.22 is: 1,369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.16 : 1,373.28 = 994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.16/1,373.28 = 994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.16x = 1,373.28 × 994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.16x = 1,365,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,342.44/997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.23

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