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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.70, 2,247.21 and 1,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.70, 2,247.21 and 1,030.73 is: 1,545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.70 : 2,247.21 = 1,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.70/2,247.21 = 1,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.70x = 2,247.21 × 1,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.70x = 2,316,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,255.53/1,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.51

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