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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.15, 2,247.59 and 573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.15, 2,247.59 and 573.69 is: 860.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.15 : 2,247.59 = 573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.15/2,247.59 = 573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.15x = 2,247.59 × 573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.15x = 1,289,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,419.91/1,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.67

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