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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.24, 2,246.88 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.24, 2,246.88 and 573.12 is: 859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.24 : 2,246.88 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.24/2,246.88 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.24x = 2,246.88 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.24x = 1,287,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,731.87/1,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.50

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