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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.30, 1,494.73 and 873.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.30, 1,494.73 and 873.57 is: 1,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.30 : 1,494.73 = 873.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.30/1,494.73 = 873.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.30x = 1,494.73 × 873.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.30x = 1,305,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,751.29/997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.29

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