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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.99, 2,249.49 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.99, 2,249.49 and 575.32 is: 863.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.99 : 2,249.49 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.99/2,249.49 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.99x = 2,249.49 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.99x = 1,294,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,176.59/1,498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.37

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