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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.25, 1,493.14 and 753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.25, 1,493.14 and 753.04 is: 1,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.25 : 1,493.14 = 753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.25/1,493.14 = 753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.25x = 1,493.14 × 753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.25x = 1,124,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,394.15/997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.49

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