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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.69, 2,067.96 and 835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.69, 2,067.96 and 835.44 is: 1,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.69 : 2,067.96 = 835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.69/2,067.96 = 835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.69x = 2,067.96 × 835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.69x = 1,727,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,656.50/1,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.78

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