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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.52, 2,067.47 and 835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.52, 2,067.47 and 835.24 is: 1,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.52 : 2,067.47 = 835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.52/2,067.47 = 835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.52x = 2,067.47 × 835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.52x = 1,726,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,833.64/1,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.36

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