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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.89, 2,067.10 and 834.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.89, 2,067.10 and 834.71 is: 1,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.89 : 2,067.10 = 834.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.89/2,067.10 = 834.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.89x = 2,067.10 × 834.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.89x = 1,725,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,416.62/1,497.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.90

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