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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.08, 2,066.22 and 1,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.08, 2,066.22 and 1,301.28 is: 1,794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.08 : 2,066.22 = 1,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.08/2,066.22 = 1,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.08x = 2,066.22 × 1,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.08x = 2,688,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,730.76/1,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.78

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