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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.81, 2,068.55 and 909.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.81, 2,068.55 and 909.31 is: 1,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.81 : 2,068.55 = 909.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.81/2,068.55 = 909.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.81x = 2,068.55 × 909.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.81x = 1,880,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,953.20/1,498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.96

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