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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.92, 2,244.78 and 675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.92, 2,244.78 and 675.90 is: 1,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.92 : 2,244.78 = 675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.92/2,244.78 = 675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.92x = 2,244.78 × 675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.92x = 1,517,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,246.80/1,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.91

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