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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497, 2,245.14 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497, 2,245.14 and 456.72 is: 684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497 : 2,245.14 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497/2,245.14 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497x = 2,245.14 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497x = 1,025,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,400.34/1,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.97

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