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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.24, 2,245.88 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.24, 2,245.88 and 401.51 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.24 : 2,245.88 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.24/2,245.88 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.24x = 2,245.88 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.24x = 901,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,743.28/1,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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