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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.36, 2,249.07 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.36, 2,249.07 and 403.73 is: 605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.36 : 2,249.07 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.36/2,249.07 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.36x = 2,249.07 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.36x = 908,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,005.79/1,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.60

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