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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.86, 2,244.99 and 1,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.86, 2,244.99 and 1,322.90 is: 1,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.86 : 2,244.99 = 1,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.86/2,244.99 = 1,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.86x = 2,244.99 × 1,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.86x = 2,969,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,897.27/1,497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.76

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