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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.30, 2,247.42 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.30, 2,247.42 and 402.63 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.30 : 2,247.42 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.30/2,247.42 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.30x = 2,247.42 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.30x = 904,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,878.71/1,498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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