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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.55, 2,243.03 and 803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.55, 2,243.03 and 803.51 is: 1,202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.55 : 2,243.03 = 803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.55/2,243.03 = 803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.55x = 2,243.03 × 803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.55x = 1,802,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,293.02/1,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.69

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