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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.30, 2,063.52 and 905.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.30, 2,063.52 and 905.41 is: 1,249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.30 : 2,063.52 = 905.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.30/2,063.52 = 905.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.30x = 2,063.52 × 905.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.30x = 1,868,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,327.12/1,495.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.47

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