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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.08, 2,244.22 and 716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.08, 2,244.22 and 716.69 is: 1,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.08 : 2,244.22 = 716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.08/2,244.22 = 716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.08x = 2,244.22 × 716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.08x = 1,608,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,413.85/1,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.37

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