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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,494.33 and 792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,494.33 and 792.46 is: 1,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,494.33 = 792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,494.33 = 792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,494.33 × 792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 1,184,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,196.75/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.12

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