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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.52, 2,247.78 and 676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.52, 2,247.78 and 676.34 is: 1,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.52 : 2,247.78 = 676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.52/2,247.78 = 676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.52x = 2,247.78 × 676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.52x = 1,520,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,263.53/1,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.51

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