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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.08, 2,245.72 and 572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.08, 2,245.72 and 572.48 is: 858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.08 : 2,245.72 = 572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.08/2,245.72 = 572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.08x = 2,245.72 × 572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.08x = 1,285,629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,629.79/1,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.76

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