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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.88, 2,248.98 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.88, 2,248.98 and 574.72 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.88 : 2,248.98 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.88/2,248.98 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.88x = 2,248.98 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.88x = 1,292,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,533.79/1,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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