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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.02, 2,068.56 and 939.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.02, 2,068.56 and 939.45 is: 1,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.02 : 2,068.56 = 939.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.02/2,068.56 = 939.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.02x = 2,068.56 × 939.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.02x = 1,943,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,308.69/1,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.25

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