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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.99, 2,247.99 and 574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.99, 2,247.99 and 574.32 is: 861.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.99 : 2,247.99 = 574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.99/2,247.99 = 574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.99x = 2,247.99 × 574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.99x = 1,291,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,065.62/1,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.87

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