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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.42, 2,067.86 and 939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.42, 2,067.86 and 939.96 is: 1,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.42 : 2,067.86 = 939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.42/2,067.86 = 939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.42x = 2,067.86 × 939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.42x = 1,943,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,708.04/1,499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.30

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