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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.51, 2,067.86 and 835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.51, 2,067.86 and 835.23 is: 1,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.51 : 2,067.86 = 835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.51/2,067.86 = 835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.51x = 2,067.86 × 835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.51x = 1,727,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,142.16/1,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.58

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