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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,498.49 and 705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,498.49 and 705.65 is: 1,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,498.49 = 705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,498.49 = 705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,498.49 × 705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 1,057,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,409.47/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.08

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