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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.84, 2,249.10 and 633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.84, 2,249.10 and 633.80 is: 951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.84 : 2,249.10 = 633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.84/2,249.10 = 633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.84x = 2,249.10 × 633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.84x = 1,425,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,479.58/1,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.06

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