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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.22, 1,498.53 and 674.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.22, 1,498.53 and 674.57 is: 1,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.22 : 1,498.53 = 674.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.22/1,498.53 = 674.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.22x = 1,498.53 × 674.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.22x = 1,010,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,863.38/997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.68

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