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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,377.25 and 857.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,377.25 and 857.29 is: 1,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,377.25 = 857.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,377.25 = 857.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,377.25 × 857.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 1,180,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,702.65/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.38

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