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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.59, 2,248.50 and 676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.59, 2,248.50 and 676.65 is: 1,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.59 : 2,248.50 = 676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.59/2,248.50 = 676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.59x = 2,248.50 × 676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.59x = 1,521,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,447.53/1,498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.25

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