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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.58, 2,068.03 and 835.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.58, 2,068.03 and 835.49 is: 1,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.58 : 2,068.03 = 835.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.58/2,068.03 = 835.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.58x = 2,068.03 × 835.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.58x = 1,727,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,805.96/1,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.97

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