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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.94, 2,248.56 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.94, 2,248.56 and 634.32 is: 950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.94 : 2,248.56 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.94/2,248.56 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.94x = 2,248.56 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.94x = 1,426,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,306.58/1,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.91

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