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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.14, 2,068.38 and 975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.14, 2,068.38 and 975.66 is: 1,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.14 : 2,068.38 = 975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.14/2,068.38 = 975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.14x = 2,068.38 × 975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.14x = 2,018,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,035.63/1,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.03

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