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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.76, 2,246.42 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.76, 2,246.42 and 402.22 is: 603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.76 : 2,246.42 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.76/2,246.42 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.76x = 2,246.42 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.76x = 903,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,555.05/1,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.27

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