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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.12, 2,068.14 and 1,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.12, 2,068.14 and 1,150.36 is: 1,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.12 : 2,068.14 = 1,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.12/2,068.14 = 1,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.12x = 2,068.14 × 1,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.12x = 2,379,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,105.53/1,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.06

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