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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.74, 2,246.37 and 717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.74, 2,246.37 and 717.63 is: 1,075.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.74 : 2,246.37 = 717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.74/2,246.37 = 717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.74x = 2,246.37 × 717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.74x = 1,612,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,062.50/1,498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.61

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