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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.63, 2,013.32 and 829.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.63, 2,013.32 and 829.49 is: 1,144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.63 : 2,013.32 = 829.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.63/2,013.32 = 829.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.63x = 2,013.32 × 829.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.63x = 1,670,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,037.63/1,458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.94

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