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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.60, 2,247.72 and 804.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.60, 2,247.72 and 804.84 is: 1,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.60 : 2,247.72 = 804.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.60/2,247.72 = 804.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.60x = 2,247.72 × 804.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.60x = 1,809,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,054.96/1,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.97

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