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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.74, 2,068.36 and 835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.74, 2,068.36 and 835.66 is: 1,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.74 : 2,068.36 = 835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.74/2,068.36 = 835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.74x = 2,068.36 × 835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.74x = 1,728,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,445.72/1,498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.27

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