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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.51, 2,248.31 and 524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.51, 2,248.31 and 524.75 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.51 : 2,248.31 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.51/2,248.31 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.51x = 2,248.31 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.51x = 1,179,803.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,803.67/1,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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