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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.04, 2,067.29 and 834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.04, 2,067.29 and 834.90 is: 1,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.04 : 2,067.29 = 834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.04/2,067.29 = 834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.04x = 2,067.29 × 834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.04x = 1,725,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,980.42/1,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.16

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