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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.67, 2,068.29 and 909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.67, 2,068.29 and 909.53 is: 1,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.67 : 2,068.29 = 909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.67/2,068.29 = 909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.67x = 2,068.29 × 909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.67x = 1,881,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,171.80/1,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.23

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