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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.71, 2,067.84 and 939.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.71, 2,067.84 and 939.45 is: 1,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.71 : 2,067.84 = 939.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.71/2,067.84 = 939.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.71x = 2,067.84 × 939.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.71x = 1,942,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,632.29/1,498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.20

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