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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.73, 1,377.72 and 953.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.73, 1,377.72 and 953.19 is: 1,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.73 : 1,377.72 = 953.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.73/1,377.72 = 953.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.73x = 1,377.72 × 953.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.73x = 1,313,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,228.93/997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.22

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