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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.69, 2,068.12 and 835.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.69, 2,068.12 and 835.61 is: 1,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.69 : 2,068.12 = 835.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.69/2,068.12 = 835.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.69x = 2,068.12 × 835.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.69x = 1,728,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,141.75/1,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.10

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