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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.95, 2,063.39 and 905.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.95, 2,063.39 and 905.73 is: 1,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.95 : 2,063.39 = 905.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.95/2,063.39 = 905.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.95x = 2,063.39 × 905.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.95x = 1,868,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,869.70/1,495.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.29

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