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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.86, 2,248.68 and 525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.86, 2,248.68 and 525 is: 787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.86 : 2,248.68 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.86/2,248.68 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.86x = 2,248.68 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.86x = 1,180,557
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,557/1,498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.64

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