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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.97, 2,248.33 and 621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.97, 2,248.33 and 621.24 is: 931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.97 : 2,248.33 = 621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.97/2,248.33 = 621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.97x = 2,248.33 × 621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.97x = 1,396,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,752.53/1,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.81

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