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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.02, 2,247.12 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.02, 2,247.12 and 402.36 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.02 : 2,247.12 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.02/2,247.12 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.02x = 2,247.12 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.02x = 904,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,151.20/1,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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