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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.63, 2,245.64 and 1,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.63, 2,245.64 and 1,150.10 is: 1,724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.63 : 2,245.64 = 1,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.63/2,245.64 = 1,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.63x = 2,245.64 × 1,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.63x = 2,582,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,693.59/1,497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.52

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