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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.69, 1,494.50 and 813.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.69, 1,494.50 and 813.25 is: 1,218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.69 : 1,494.50 = 813.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.69/1,494.50 = 813.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.69x = 1,494.50 × 813.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.69x = 1,215,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,398.06/997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.21

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