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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.17, 2,067.60 and 909.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.17, 2,067.60 and 909.03 is: 1,254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.17 : 2,067.60 = 909.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.17/2,067.60 = 909.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.17x = 2,067.60 × 909.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.17x = 1,879,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,500.09/1,498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.53

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