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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.47, 2,068.70 and 1,184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.47, 2,068.70 and 1,184.81 is: 1,636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.47 : 2,068.70 = 1,184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.47/2,068.70 = 1,184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.47x = 2,068.70 × 1,184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.47x = 2,451,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,000.18/1,497.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.77

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