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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.14, 2,247.04 and 402.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.14, 2,247.04 and 402.61 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.14 : 2,247.04 = 402.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.14/2,247.04 = 402.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.14x = 2,247.04 × 402.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.14x = 904,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,680.77/1,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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