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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.11, 2,245.40 and 401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.11, 2,245.40 and 401.21 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.11 : 2,245.40 = 401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.11/2,245.40 = 401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.11x = 2,245.40 × 401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.11x = 900,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,876.93/1,497.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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