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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.89, 2,069.21 and 939.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.89, 2,069.21 and 939.98 is: 1,296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.89 : 2,069.21 = 939.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.89/2,069.21 = 939.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.89x = 2,069.21 × 939.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.89x = 1,945,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,000.97/1,499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.76

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