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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.86, 2,246.49 and 1,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.86, 2,246.49 and 1,323.90 is: 1,984.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.86 : 2,246.49 = 1,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.86/2,246.49 = 1,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.86x = 2,246.49 × 1,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.86x = 2,974,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,128.11/1,498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.26

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