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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.56, 2,246.74 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.56, 2,246.74 and 573.08 is: 859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.56 : 2,246.74 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.56/2,246.74 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.56x = 2,246.74 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.56x = 1,287,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,549.09/1,497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.77

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