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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.60, 2,243.62 and 1,190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.60, 2,243.62 and 1,190.89 is: 1,782.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.60 : 2,243.62 = 1,190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.60/2,243.62 = 1,190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.60x = 2,243.62 × 1,190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.60x = 2,671,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,904.62/1,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.93

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