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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.70, 2,246.23 and 676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.70, 2,246.23 and 676.15 is: 1,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.70 : 2,246.23 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.70/2,246.23 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.70x = 2,246.23 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.70x = 1,518,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,783.64/1,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.40

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