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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.50, 2,246.12 and 1,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.50, 2,246.12 and 1,148.71 is: 1,724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.50 : 2,246.12 = 1,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.50/2,246.12 = 1,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.50x = 2,246.12 × 1,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.50x = 2,580,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,146.48/1,496.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.12

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