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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.95, 2,068.56 and 835.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.95, 2,068.56 and 835.83 is: 1,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.95 : 2,068.56 = 835.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.95/2,068.56 = 835.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.95x = 2,068.56 × 835.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.95x = 1,728,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,964.50/1,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.45

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