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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.96, 2,248.44 and 920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.96, 2,248.44 and 920.80 is: 1,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.96 : 2,248.44 = 920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.96/2,248.44 = 920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.96x = 2,248.44 × 920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.96x = 2,070,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,363.55/1,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.20

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