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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.68, 2,069.64 and 910.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.68, 2,069.64 and 910.28 is: 1,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.68 : 2,069.64 = 910.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.68/2,069.64 = 910.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.68x = 2,069.64 × 910.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.68x = 1,883,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,951.90/1,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.24

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