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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.61, 2,066.80 and 834.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.61, 2,066.80 and 834.47 is: 1,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.61 : 2,066.80 = 834.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.61/2,066.80 = 834.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.61x = 2,066.80 × 834.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.61x = 1,724,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,672.26/1,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.62

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