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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.65, 2,247.67 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.65, 2,247.67 and 402.76 is: 604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.65 : 2,247.67 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.65/2,247.67 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.65x = 2,247.67 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.65x = 905,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,259.97/1,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.05

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