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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.14, 2,063.42 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.14, 2,063.42 and 905.66 is: 1,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.14 : 2,063.42 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.14/2,063.42 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.14x = 2,063.42 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.14x = 1,868,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,756.96/1,495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.89

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