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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.76, 2,017.30 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.76, 2,017.30 and 832.08 is: 1,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.76 : 2,017.30 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.76/2,017.30 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.76x = 2,017.30 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.76x = 1,678,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,554.98/1,461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.31

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