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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.73, 2,247.68 and 1,314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.73, 2,247.68 and 1,314.21 is: 1,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.73 : 2,247.68 = 1,314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.73/2,247.68 = 1,314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.73x = 2,247.68 × 1,314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.73x = 2,953,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,916.96/1,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.63

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