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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.28, 2,246.52 and 767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.28, 2,246.52 and 767.12 is: 1,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.28 : 2,246.52 = 767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.28/2,246.52 = 767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.28x = 2,246.52 × 767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.28x = 1,723,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,350.42/1,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.99

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