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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.10, 2,247.04 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.10, 2,247.04 and 665.42 is: 998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.10 : 2,247.04 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.10/2,247.04 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.10x = 2,247.04 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.10x = 1,495,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,225.36/1,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.08

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