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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.52, 2,053.37 and 1,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.52, 2,053.37 and 1,349.56 is: 1,850.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.52 : 2,053.37 = 1,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.52/2,053.37 = 1,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.52x = 2,053.37 × 1,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.52x = 2,771,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,146.02/1,497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.49

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