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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.43, 2,247.78 and 718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.43, 2,247.78 and 718.80 is: 1,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.43 : 2,247.78 = 718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.43/2,247.78 = 718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.43x = 2,247.78 × 718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.43x = 1,615,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,704.26/1,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.26

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