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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.26, 2,067.19 and 938.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.26, 2,067.19 and 938.55 is: 1,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.26 : 2,067.19 = 938.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.26/2,067.19 = 938.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.26x = 2,067.19 × 938.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.26x = 1,940,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,161.17/1,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.94

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