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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.28, 2,067.63 and 835.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.28, 2,067.63 and 835.11 is: 1,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.28 : 2,067.63 = 835.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.28/2,067.63 = 835.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.28x = 2,067.63 × 835.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.28x = 1,726,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,701.57/1,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.46

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