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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.14, 2,246.58 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.14, 2,246.58 and 632.34 is: 948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.14 : 2,246.58 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.14/2,246.58 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.14x = 2,246.58 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.14x = 1,420,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,602.40/1,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.24

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