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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.10, 2,244.03 and 765.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.10, 2,244.03 and 765.67 is: 1,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.10 : 2,244.03 = 765.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.10/2,244.03 = 765.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.10x = 2,244.03 × 765.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.10x = 1,718,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,186.45/1,497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.68

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