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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.17, 2,246.22 and 767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.17, 2,246.22 and 767.25 is: 1,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.17 : 2,246.22 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.17/2,246.22 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.17x = 2,246.22 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.17x = 1,723,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,412.30/1,498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.34

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