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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.46, 2,067.90 and 835.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.46, 2,067.90 and 835.37 is: 1,152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.46 : 2,067.90 = 835.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.46/2,067.90 = 835.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.46x = 2,067.90 × 835.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.46x = 1,727,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,461.62/1,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.82

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