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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.11, 2,067.37 and 825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.11, 2,067.37 and 825.91 is: 1,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.11 : 2,067.37 = 825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.11/2,067.37 = 825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.11x = 2,067.37 × 825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.11x = 1,707,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,470.60/1,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.75

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