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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.38, 2,068.06 and 900.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.38, 2,068.06 and 900.92 is: 1,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.38 : 2,068.06 = 900.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.38/2,068.06 = 900.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.38x = 2,068.06 × 900.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.38x = 1,863,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,156.62/1,498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.45

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