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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.40, 2,246.08 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.40, 2,246.08 and 619.68 is: 928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.40 : 2,246.08 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.40/2,246.08 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.40x = 2,246.08 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.40x = 1,391,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,860.05/1,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.90

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