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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.68, 2,244.58 and 1,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.68, 2,244.58 and 1,034.72 is: 1,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.68 : 2,244.58 = 1,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.68/2,244.58 = 1,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.68x = 2,244.58 × 1,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.68x = 2,322,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,511.82/1,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.74

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