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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.84, 2,246.43 and 676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.84, 2,246.43 and 676.90 is: 1,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.84 : 2,246.43 = 676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.84/2,246.43 = 676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.84x = 2,246.43 × 676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.84x = 1,520,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,608.47/1,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.52

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