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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.53, 2,067.91 and 835.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.53, 2,067.91 and 835.37 is: 1,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.53 : 2,067.91 = 835.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.53/2,067.91 = 835.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.53x = 2,067.91 × 835.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.53x = 1,727,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,469.98/1,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.78

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