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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,497.06 and 961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,497.06 and 961.32 is: 1,442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,497.06 = 961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,497.06 = 961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,497.06 × 961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 1,439,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,153.72/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.50

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