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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.91, 2,246.31 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.91, 2,246.31 and 572.55 is: 859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.91 : 2,246.31 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.91/2,246.31 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.91x = 2,246.31 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.91x = 1,286,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,124.79/1,496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.19

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