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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.16, 2,068.86 and 909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.16, 2,068.86 and 909.54 is: 1,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.16 : 2,068.86 = 909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.16/2,068.86 = 909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.16x = 2,068.86 × 909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.16x = 1,881,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,710.92/1,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.18

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