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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.28, 2,017.68 and 832.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.28, 2,017.68 and 832.78 is: 1,149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.28 : 2,017.68 = 832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.28/2,017.68 = 832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.28x = 2,017.68 × 832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.28x = 1,680,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,273.46/1,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.08

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