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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.67, 2,249.78 and 633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.67, 2,249.78 and 633.51 is: 950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.67 : 2,249.78 = 633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.67/2,249.78 = 633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.67x = 2,249.78 × 633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.67x = 1,425,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,254.96/1,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.38

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