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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.23, 2,067.42 and 835.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.23, 2,067.42 and 835.07 is: 1,152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.23 : 2,067.42 = 835.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.23/2,067.42 = 835.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.23x = 2,067.42 × 835.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.23x = 1,726,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,445.59/1,498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.32

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