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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.38, 2,246.60 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.38, 2,246.60 and 620.64 is: 930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.38 : 2,246.60 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.38/2,246.60 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.38x = 2,246.60 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.38x = 1,394,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,326.72/1,498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.56

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