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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.51, 2,069.33 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.51, 2,069.33 and 909.92 is: 1,255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.51 : 2,069.33 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.51/2,069.33 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.51x = 2,069.33 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.51x = 1,882,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,909.86/1,499.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.69

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