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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.21, 2,247.72 and 768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.21, 2,247.72 and 768.40 is: 1,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.21 : 2,247.72 = 768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.21/2,247.72 = 768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.21x = 2,247.72 × 768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.21x = 1,727,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,148.05/1,498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.81

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