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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.11, 2,067.40 and 835.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.11, 2,067.40 and 835.01 is: 1,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.11 : 2,067.40 = 835.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.11/2,067.40 = 835.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.11x = 2,067.40 × 835.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.11x = 1,726,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,293.21/1,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.31

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