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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.93, 2,247.44 and 1,015.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.93, 2,247.44 and 1,015.53 is: 1,523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.93 : 2,247.44 = 1,015.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.93/2,247.44 = 1,015.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.93x = 2,247.44 × 1,015.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.93x = 2,282,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,337.67/1,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.66

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