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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.72, 2,068.68 and 938.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.72, 2,068.68 and 938.92 is: 1,295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.72 : 2,068.68 = 938.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.72/2,068.68 = 938.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.72x = 2,068.68 × 938.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.72x = 1,942,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,325.03/1,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.99

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