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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.38, 2,249.64 and 1,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.38, 2,249.64 and 1,035.02 is: 1,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.38 : 2,249.64 = 1,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.38/2,249.64 = 1,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.38x = 2,249.64 × 1,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.38x = 2,328,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,411.14/1,498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.95

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