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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.55, 2,479.14 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.55, 2,479.14 and 498.30 is: 747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.55 : 2,479.14 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.55/2,479.14 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.55x = 2,479.14 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.55x = 1,235,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,355.46/1,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.54

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