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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.58, 2,067.95 and 835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.58, 2,067.95 and 835.48 is: 1,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.58 : 2,067.95 = 835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.58/2,067.95 = 835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.58x = 2,067.95 × 835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.58x = 1,727,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,727.78/1,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.91

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