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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.54, 2,067.95 and 939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.54, 2,067.95 and 939.33 is: 1,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.54 : 2,067.95 = 939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.54/2,067.95 = 939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.54x = 2,067.95 × 939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.54x = 1,942,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,487.47/1,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.25

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