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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.58, 2,069.28 and 910.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.58, 2,069.28 and 910.31 is: 1,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.58 : 2,069.28 = 910.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.58/2,069.28 = 910.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.58x = 2,069.28 × 910.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.58x = 1,883,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,675.93/1,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.14

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