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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.73, 2,247.96 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.73, 2,247.96 and 403.07 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.73 : 2,247.96 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.73/2,247.96 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.73x = 2,247.96 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.73x = 906,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,085.24/1,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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