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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.09, 2,245.67 and 631.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.09, 2,245.67 and 631.41 is: 947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.09 : 2,245.67 = 631.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.09/2,245.67 = 631.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.09x = 2,245.67 × 631.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.09x = 1,417,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,935.34/1,497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.13

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