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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.41, 2,246.37 and 920.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.41, 2,246.37 and 920.07 is: 1,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.41 : 2,246.37 = 920.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.41/2,246.37 = 920.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.41x = 2,246.37 × 920.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.41x = 2,066,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,817.65/1,498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.34

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