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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.06, 2,068.89 and 909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.06, 2,068.89 and 909.56 is: 1,255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.06 : 2,068.89 = 909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.06/2,068.89 = 909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.06x = 2,068.89 × 909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.06x = 1,881,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,779.59/1,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.31

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