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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.14, 2,248.38 and 1,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.14, 2,248.38 and 1,039.14 is: 1,559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.14 : 2,248.38 = 1,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.14/2,248.38 = 1,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.14x = 2,248.38 × 1,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.14x = 2,336,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,370.35/1,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.52

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