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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.10, 2,245.53 and 766.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.10, 2,245.53 and 766.67 is: 1,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.10 : 2,245.53 = 766.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.10/2,245.53 = 766.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.10x = 2,245.53 × 766.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.10x = 1,721,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,580.49/1,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.18

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