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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.24, 2,018.07 and 832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.24, 2,018.07 and 832.92 is: 1,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.24 : 2,018.07 = 832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.24/2,018.07 = 832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.24x = 2,018.07 × 832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.24x = 1,680,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,890.86/1,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.53

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