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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.81, 2,245.89 and 620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.81, 2,245.89 and 620.07 is: 929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.81 : 2,245.89 = 620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.81/2,245.89 = 620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.81x = 2,245.89 × 620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.81x = 1,392,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,609.01/1,497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.76

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