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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.53, 2,062.97 and 1,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.53, 2,062.97 and 1,124.88 is: 1,548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.53 : 2,062.97 = 1,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.53/2,062.97 = 1,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.53x = 2,062.97 × 1,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.53x = 2,320,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,588.07/1,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.58

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