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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.31, 2,067.71 and 835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.31, 2,067.71 and 835.14 is: 1,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.31 : 2,067.71 = 835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.31/2,067.71 = 835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.31x = 2,067.71 × 835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.31x = 1,726,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,827.33/1,498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.52

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