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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.74, 2,247.42 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.74, 2,247.42 and 524.76 is: 786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.74 : 2,247.42 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.74/2,247.42 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.74x = 2,247.42 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.74x = 1,179,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,356.12/1,498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.90

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