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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.21, 2,248.60 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.21, 2,248.60 and 403.64 is: 605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.21 : 2,248.60 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.21/2,248.60 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.21x = 2,248.60 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.21x = 907,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,624.90/1,499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.40

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