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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.09, 2,247.20 and 766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.09, 2,247.20 and 766.81 is: 1,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.09 : 2,247.20 = 766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.09/2,247.20 = 766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.09x = 2,247.20 × 766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.09x = 1,723,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,175.43/1,498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.25

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