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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.08, 2,245.73 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.08, 2,245.73 and 401.36 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.08 : 2,245.73 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.08/2,245.73 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.08x = 2,245.73 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.08x = 901,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,332.96/1,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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