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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.61, 2,246.51 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.61, 2,246.51 and 457.65 is: 686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.61 : 2,246.51 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.61/2,246.51 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.61x = 2,246.51 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.61x = 1,028,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,115.30/1,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.50

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