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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.92, 2,068.64 and 835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.92, 2,068.64 and 835.68 is: 1,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.92 : 2,068.64 = 835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.92/2,068.64 = 835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.92x = 2,068.64 × 835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.92x = 1,728,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,721.08/1,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.31

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