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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.52, 2,247.23 and 632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.52, 2,247.23 and 632.90 is: 949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.52 : 2,247.23 = 632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.52/2,247.23 = 632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.52x = 2,247.23 × 632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.52x = 1,422,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,262.21/1,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.11

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