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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.10, 2,247.15 and 806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.10, 2,247.15 and 806.90 is: 1,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.10 : 2,247.15 = 806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.10/2,247.15 = 806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.10x = 2,247.15 × 806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.10x = 1,813,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,225.34/1,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.35

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