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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.81, 2,248.89 and 622.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.81, 2,248.89 and 622.07 is: 932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.81 : 2,248.89 = 622.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.81/2,248.89 = 622.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.81x = 2,248.89 × 622.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.81x = 1,398,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,967.00/1,499.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.76

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