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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.95, 2,248.43 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.95, 2,248.43 and 524.52 is: 786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.95 : 2,248.43 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.95/2,248.43 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.95x = 2,248.43 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.95x = 1,179,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,343.88/1,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.78

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