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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.85, 2,068.69 and 938.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.85, 2,068.69 and 938.89 is: 1,295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.85 : 2,068.69 = 938.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.85/2,068.69 = 938.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.85x = 2,068.69 × 938.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.85x = 1,942,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,274.35/1,498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.84

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