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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.83, 2,068.43 and 835.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.83, 2,068.43 and 835.75 is: 1,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.83 : 2,068.43 = 835.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.83/2,068.43 = 835.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.83x = 2,068.43 × 835.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.83x = 1,728,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,690.37/1,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.36

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