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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.39, 2,246.49 and 457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.39, 2,246.49 and 457.49 is: 686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.39 : 2,246.49 = 457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.39/2,246.49 = 457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.39x = 2,246.49 × 457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.39x = 1,027,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,735.48/1,497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.35

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