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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.70, 2,248.93 and 525.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.70, 2,248.93 and 525.57 is: 788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.70 : 2,248.93 = 525.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.70/2,248.93 = 525.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.70x = 2,248.93 × 525.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.70x = 1,181,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,970.14/1,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.14

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