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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.69, 2,068.06 and 835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.69, 2,068.06 and 835.48 is: 1,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.69 : 2,068.06 = 835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.69/2,068.06 = 835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.69x = 2,068.06 × 835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.69x = 1,727,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,822.77/1,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.89

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