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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.66, 2,246.36 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.66, 2,246.36 and 619.92 is: 929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.66 : 2,246.36 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.66/2,246.36 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.66x = 2,246.36 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.66x = 1,392,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,560.39/1,497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.82

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