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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.32, 2,067.61 and 835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.32, 2,067.61 and 835.23 is: 1,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.32 : 2,067.61 = 835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.32/2,067.61 = 835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.32x = 2,067.61 × 835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.32x = 1,726,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,925.72/1,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.58

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