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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.37, 2,067.53 and 909.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.37, 2,067.53 and 909.09 is: 1,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.37 : 2,067.53 = 909.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.37/2,067.53 = 909.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.37x = 2,067.53 × 909.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.37x = 1,879,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,566.30/1,498.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.41

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