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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.08, 2,286.44 and 498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.08, 2,286.44 and 498.16 is: 747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.08 : 2,286.44 = 498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.08/2,286.44 = 498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.08x = 2,286.44 × 498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.08x = 1,139,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,012.95/1,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.34

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