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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.19, 2,067.66 and 908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.19, 2,067.66 and 908.69 is: 1,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.19 : 2,067.66 = 908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.19/2,067.66 = 908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.19x = 2,067.66 × 908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.19x = 1,878,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,851.63/1,498.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.09

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