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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.54, 2,246.37 and 727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.54, 2,246.37 and 727.86 is: 1,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.54 : 2,246.37 = 727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.54/2,246.37 = 727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.54x = 2,246.37 × 727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.54x = 1,635,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,042.87/1,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.82

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