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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.92, 2,249.88 and 633.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.92, 2,249.88 and 633.68 is: 950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.92 : 2,249.88 = 633.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.92/2,249.88 = 633.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.92x = 2,249.88 × 633.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.92x = 1,425,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,703.96/1,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.52

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