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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.06, 2,245.94 and 1,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.06, 2,245.94 and 1,237.24 is: 1,854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.06 : 2,245.94 = 1,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.06/2,245.94 = 1,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.06x = 2,245.94 × 1,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.06x = 2,778,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,749.39/1,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.90

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