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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.85, 2,244.11 and 1,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.85, 2,244.11 and 1,004.58 is: 1,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.85 : 2,244.11 = 1,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.85/2,244.11 = 1,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.85x = 2,244.11 × 1,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.85x = 2,254,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,376.69/1,498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.07

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