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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.85, 1,496.78 and 970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.85, 1,496.78 and 970.52 is: 1,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.85 : 1,496.78 = 970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.85/1,496.78 = 970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.85x = 1,496.78 × 970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.85x = 1,452,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,646.23/997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.77

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