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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.26, 2,240.22 and 848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.26, 2,240.22 and 848.45 is: 1,269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.26 : 2,240.22 = 848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.26/2,240.22 = 848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.26x = 2,240.22 × 848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.26x = 1,900,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,714.66/1,497.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.46

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