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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.41, 1,493.52 and 968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.41, 1,493.52 and 968.16 is: 1,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.41 : 1,493.52 = 968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.41/1,493.52 = 968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.41x = 1,493.52 × 968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.41x = 1,445,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,966.32/997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.72

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