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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.86, 2,246.82 and 402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.86, 2,246.82 and 402.23 is: 603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.86 : 2,246.82 = 402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.86/2,246.82 = 402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.86x = 2,246.82 × 402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.86x = 903,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,727.17/1,497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.35

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