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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.95, 2,247.53 and 574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.95, 2,247.53 and 574.58 is: 861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.95 : 2,247.53 = 574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.95/2,247.53 = 574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.95x = 2,247.53 × 574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.95x = 1,291,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,371.68/1,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.52

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