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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.03, 2,246.46 and 620.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.03, 2,246.46 and 620.67 is: 930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.03 : 2,246.46 = 620.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.03/2,246.46 = 620.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.03x = 2,246.46 × 620.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.03x = 1,394,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,319.92/1,498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.77

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