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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.63, 2,069.34 and 910.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.63, 2,069.34 and 910.13 is: 1,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.63 : 2,069.34 = 910.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.63/2,069.34 = 910.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.63x = 2,069.34 × 910.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.63x = 1,883,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,368.41/1,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.89

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