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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.76, 1,498.56 and 853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.76, 1,498.56 and 853.76 is: 1,282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.76 : 1,498.56 = 853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.76/1,498.56 = 853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.76x = 1,498.56 × 853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.76x = 1,279,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,410.59/997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.28

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