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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.10, 2,063.33 and 905.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.10, 2,063.33 and 905.69 is: 1,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.10 : 2,063.33 = 905.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.10/2,063.33 = 905.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.10x = 2,063.33 × 905.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.10x = 1,868,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,722.50/1,495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.90

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