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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.08, 2,244.09 and 675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.08, 2,244.09 and 675.93 is: 1,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.08 : 2,244.09 = 675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.08/2,244.09 = 675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.08x = 2,244.09 × 675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.08x = 1,516,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,844.37/1,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.20

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