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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.10, 2,067.48 and 834.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.10, 2,067.48 and 834.98 is: 1,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.10 : 2,067.48 = 834.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.10/2,067.48 = 834.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.10x = 2,067.48 × 834.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.10x = 1,726,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,304.45/1,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.33

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