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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.50, 2,229.88 and 1,332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.50, 2,229.88 and 1,332.93 is: 1,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.50 : 2,229.88 = 1,332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.50/2,229.88 = 1,332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.50x = 2,229.88 × 1,332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.50x = 2,972,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,273.95/1,496.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.15

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