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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.37, 2,247.54 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.37, 2,247.54 and 402.64 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.37 : 2,247.54 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.37/2,247.54 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.37x = 2,247.54 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.37x = 904,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,943.89/1,498.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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