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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.41, 2,067.87 and 835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.41, 2,067.87 and 835.25 is: 1,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.41 : 2,067.87 = 835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.41/2,067.87 = 835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.41x = 2,067.87 × 835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.41x = 1,727,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,178.08/1,498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.67

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