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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.47, 1,498.19 and 755.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.47, 1,498.19 and 755.37 is: 1,134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.47 : 1,498.19 = 755.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.47/1,498.19 = 755.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.47x = 1,498.19 × 755.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.47x = 1,131,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,684.00/997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.55

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