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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.45, 2,067.96 and 835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.45, 2,067.96 and 835.30 is: 1,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.45 : 2,067.96 = 835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.45/2,067.96 = 835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.45x = 2,067.96 × 835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.45x = 1,727,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,366.99/1,498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.77

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