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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.94, 2,249.91 and 633.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.94, 2,249.91 and 633.69 is: 950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.94 : 2,249.91 = 633.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.94/2,249.91 = 633.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.94x = 2,249.91 × 633.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.94x = 1,425,745.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,745.47/1,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.54

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