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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,495.26 and 781.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,495.26 and 781.38 is: 1,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,495.26 = 781.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,495.26 = 781.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,495.26 × 781.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 1,168,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,366.26/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.01

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