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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.62, 2,068.06 and 939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.62, 2,068.06 and 939.39 is: 1,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.62 : 2,068.06 = 939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.62/2,068.06 = 939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.62x = 2,068.06 × 939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.62x = 1,942,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,718.17/1,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.34

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