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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.62, 2,068.20 and 835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.62, 2,068.20 and 835.56 is: 1,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.62 : 2,068.20 = 835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.62/2,068.20 = 835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.62x = 2,068.20 × 835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.62x = 1,728,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,105.19/1,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.13

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