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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.18, 2,248.79 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.18, 2,248.79 and 403.56 is: 605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.18 : 2,248.79 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.18/2,248.79 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.18x = 2,248.79 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.18x = 907,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,519.67/1,499.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.35

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