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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.17, 2,067.48 and 835.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.17, 2,067.48 and 835.11 is: 1,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.17 : 2,067.48 = 835.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.17/2,067.48 = 835.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.17x = 2,067.48 × 835.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.17x = 1,726,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,573.22/1,498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.45

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