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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.56, 2,066.84 and 1,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.56, 2,066.84 and 1,273.02 is: 1,755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.56 : 2,066.84 = 1,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.56/2,066.84 = 1,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.56x = 2,066.84 × 1,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.56x = 2,631,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,122.29/1,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.77

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