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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.85, 1,374.17 and 994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.85, 1,374.17 and 994.82 is: 1,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.85 : 1,374.17 = 994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.85/1,374.17 = 994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.85x = 1,374.17 × 994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.85x = 1,367,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,039.95/997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.98

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