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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.99, 2,246.98 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.99, 2,246.98 and 402.26 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.99 : 2,246.98 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.99/2,246.98 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.99x = 2,246.98 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.99x = 903,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,874.79/1,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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