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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.84, 2,246.28 and 950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.84, 2,246.28 and 950.08 is: 1,423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.84 : 2,246.28 = 950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.84/2,246.28 = 950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.84x = 2,246.28 × 950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.84x = 2,134,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,145.70/1,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.86

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