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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.10, 2,248.66 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.10, 2,248.66 and 403.58 is: 605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.10 : 2,248.66 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.10/2,248.66 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.10x = 2,248.66 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.10x = 907,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,514.20/1,499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.37

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