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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.67, 2,064.78 and 1,105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.67, 2,064.78 and 1,105.01 is: 1,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.67 : 2,064.78 = 1,105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.67/2,064.78 = 1,105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.67x = 2,064.78 × 1,105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.67x = 2,281,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,592.22/1,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.42

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