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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.66, 2,246.48 and 949.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.66, 2,246.48 and 949.78 is: 1,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.66 : 2,246.48 = 949.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.66/2,246.48 = 949.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.66x = 2,246.48 × 949.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.66x = 2,133,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,661.77/1,498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.71

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