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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.35, 2,246.33 and 572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.35, 2,246.33 and 572.74 is: 859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.35 : 2,246.33 = 572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.35/2,246.33 = 572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.35x = 2,246.33 × 572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.35x = 1,286,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,558.86/1,497.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.22

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