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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.94, 2,248.85 and 769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.94, 2,248.85 and 769.03 is: 1,153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.94 : 2,248.85 = 769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.94/2,248.85 = 769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.94x = 2,248.85 × 769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.94x = 1,729,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,433.12/1,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.77

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