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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.37, 2,247.24 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.37, 2,247.24 and 402.81 is: 604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.37 : 2,247.24 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.37/2,247.24 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.37x = 2,247.24 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.37x = 905,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,203.83/1,498.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.13

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