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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.92, 1,493.64 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.92, 1,493.64 and 752.76 is: 1,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.92 : 1,493.64 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.92/1,493.64 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.92x = 1,493.64 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.92x = 1,124,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,352.45/997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.70

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