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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.87, 2,068.33 and 835.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.87, 2,068.33 and 835.69 is: 1,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.87 : 2,068.33 = 835.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.87/2,068.33 = 835.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.87x = 2,068.33 × 835.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.87x = 1,728,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,482.70/1,498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.19

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