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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.92, 2,247.38 and 767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.92, 2,247.38 and 767.30 is: 1,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.92 : 2,247.38 = 767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.92/2,247.38 = 767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.92x = 2,247.38 × 767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.92x = 1,724,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,414.67/1,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.21

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