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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.78, 2,246.53 and 573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.78, 2,246.53 and 573.94 is: 860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.78 : 2,246.53 = 573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.78/2,246.53 = 573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.78x = 2,246.53 × 573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.78x = 1,289,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,373.43/1,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.28

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