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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.72, 2,247.88 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.72, 2,247.88 and 403.04 is: 604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.72 : 2,247.88 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.72/2,247.88 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.72x = 2,247.88 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.72x = 905,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,985.56/1,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.51

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