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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.68, 2,067.98 and 909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.68, 2,067.98 and 909.24 is: 1,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.68 : 2,067.98 = 909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.68/2,067.98 = 909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.68x = 2,067.98 × 909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.68x = 1,880,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,290.14/1,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.63

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