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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.22, 2,245.62 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.22, 2,245.62 and 766.80 is: 1,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.22 : 2,245.62 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.22/2,245.62 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.22x = 2,245.62 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.22x = 1,721,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,944.29/1,497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.10

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