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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.55, 2,067.98 and 835.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.55, 2,067.98 and 835.47 is: 1,152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.55 : 2,067.98 = 835.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.55/2,067.98 = 835.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.55x = 2,067.98 × 835.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.55x = 1,727,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,731.07/1,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.94

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