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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.90, 1,497.94 and 793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.90, 1,497.94 and 793.78 is: 1,191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.90 : 1,497.94 = 793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.90/1,497.94 = 793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.90x = 1,497.94 × 793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.90x = 1,189,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,034.81/997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.54

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