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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.34, 2,067.65 and 835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.34, 2,067.65 and 835.15 is: 1,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.34 : 2,067.65 = 835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.34/2,067.65 = 835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.34x = 2,067.65 × 835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.34x = 1,726,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,797.90/1,498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.47

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