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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.40, 1,375.62 and 866.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.40, 1,375.62 and 866.18 is: 1,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.40 : 1,375.62 = 866.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.40/1,375.62 = 866.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.40x = 1,375.62 × 866.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.40x = 1,191,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,531.86/997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.64

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