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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.38, 2,067.78 and 835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.38, 2,067.78 and 835.29 is: 1,152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.38 : 2,067.78 = 835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.38/2,067.78 = 835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.38x = 2,067.78 × 835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.38x = 1,727,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,195.96/1,498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.71

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