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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.12, 2,248.37 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.12, 2,248.37 and 403.22 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.12 : 2,248.37 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.12/2,248.37 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.12x = 2,248.37 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.12x = 906,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,591.36/1,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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