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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.76, 2,249.64 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.76, 2,249.64 and 404.03 is: 606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.76 : 2,249.64 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.76/2,249.64 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.76x = 2,249.64 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.76x = 908,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,927.67/1,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.05

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