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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.76, 2,067.05 and 834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.76, 2,067.05 and 834.64 is: 1,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.76 : 2,067.05 = 834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.76/2,067.05 = 834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.76x = 2,067.05 × 834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.76x = 1,725,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,239.53/1,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.88

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