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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.98, 1,498.29 and 852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.98, 1,498.29 and 852.66 is: 1,280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.98 : 1,498.29 = 852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.98/1,498.29 = 852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.98x = 1,498.29 × 852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.98x = 1,277,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,541.07/997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.12

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