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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.85, 2,017.19 and 832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.85, 2,017.19 and 832.32 is: 1,148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.85 : 2,017.19 = 832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.85/2,017.19 = 832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.85x = 2,017.19 × 832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.85x = 1,678,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,949.66/1,461.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.51

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