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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497, 2,245.61 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497, 2,245.61 and 401.34 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497 : 2,245.61 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497/2,245.61 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497x = 2,245.61 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497x = 901,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,253.12/1,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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