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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.53, 2,247.81 and 767.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.53, 2,247.81 and 767.31 is: 1,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.53 : 2,247.81 = 767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.53/2,247.81 = 767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.53x = 2,247.81 × 767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.53x = 1,724,767.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,767.09/1,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.97

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