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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.90, 1,515.46 and 832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.90, 1,515.46 and 832.66 is: 1,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.90 : 1,515.46 = 832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.90/1,515.46 = 832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.90x = 1,515.46 × 832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.90x = 1,261,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,862.92/1,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.34

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