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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.51, 2,066.64 and 834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.51, 2,066.64 and 834.38 is: 1,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.51 : 2,066.64 = 834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.51/2,066.64 = 834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.51x = 2,066.64 × 834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.51x = 1,724,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,363.08/1,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.49

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