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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.41, 2,063.34 and 906.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.41, 2,063.34 and 906.09 is: 1,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.41 : 2,063.34 = 906.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.41/2,063.34 = 906.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.41x = 2,063.34 × 906.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.41x = 1,869,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,571.74/1,495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.21

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