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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.91, 2,069.29 and 940.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.91, 2,069.29 and 940.14 is: 1,297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.91 : 2,069.29 = 940.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.91/2,069.29 = 940.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.91x = 2,069.29 × 940.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.91x = 1,945,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,422.30/1,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.03

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