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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.26, 2,068.57 and 939.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.26, 2,068.57 and 939.55 is: 1,296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.26 : 2,068.57 = 939.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.26/2,068.57 = 939.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.26x = 2,068.57 × 939.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.26x = 1,943,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,524.94/1,499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.32

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