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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.98, 2,250.83 and 806.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.98, 2,250.83 and 806.67 is: 1,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.98 : 2,250.83 = 806.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.98/2,250.83 = 806.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.98x = 2,250.83 × 806.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.98x = 1,815,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,670.45/1,499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.47

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