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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.57, 2,246.17 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.57, 2,246.17 and 402.02 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.57 : 2,246.17 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.57/2,246.17 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.57x = 2,246.17 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.57x = 903,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,005.26/1,497.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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