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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.24, 2,067.59 and 835.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.24, 2,067.59 and 835.09 is: 1,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.24 : 2,067.59 = 835.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.24/2,067.59 = 835.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.24x = 2,067.59 × 835.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.24x = 1,726,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,623.73/1,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.43

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