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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.99, 2,017.62 and 832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.99, 2,017.62 and 832.71 is: 1,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.99 : 2,017.62 = 832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.99/2,017.62 = 832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.99x = 2,017.62 × 832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.99x = 1,680,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,096.83/1,461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.19

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