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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.92, 2,248.48 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.92, 2,248.48 and 403.24 is: 604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.92 : 2,248.48 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.92/2,248.48 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.92x = 2,248.48 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.92x = 906,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,677.08/1,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.89

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