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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.76, 2,070.98 and 941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.76, 2,070.98 and 941.20 is: 1,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.76 : 2,070.98 = 941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.76/2,070.98 = 941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.76x = 2,070.98 × 941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.76x = 1,949,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,206.38/1,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.68

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