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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.41, 2,246.12 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.41, 2,246.12 and 523.50 is: 785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.41 : 2,246.12 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.41/2,246.12 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.41x = 2,246.12 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.41x = 1,175,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,843.82/1,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.25

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