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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.69, 2,246.47 and 402.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.69, 2,246.47 and 402.00 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.69 : 2,246.47 = 402.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.69/2,246.47 = 402.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.69x = 2,246.47 × 402.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.69x = 903,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,071.51/1,497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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