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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.20, 1,495.26 and 791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.20, 1,495.26 and 791.20 is: 1,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.20 : 1,495.26 = 791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.20/1,495.26 = 791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.20x = 1,495.26 × 791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.20x = 1,183,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,049.71/997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.37

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