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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.95, 2,069.58 and 910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.95, 2,069.58 and 910.48 is: 1,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.95 : 2,069.58 = 910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.95/2,069.58 = 910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.95x = 2,069.58 × 910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.95x = 1,884,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,311.20/1,499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.25

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