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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.82, 2,017.11 and 832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.82, 2,017.11 and 832.14 is: 1,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.82 : 2,017.11 = 832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.82/2,017.11 = 832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.82x = 2,017.11 × 832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.82x = 1,678,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,517.92/1,461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.24

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