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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.17, 2,059.21 and 829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.17, 2,059.21 and 829.08 is: 1,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.17 : 2,059.21 = 829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.17/2,059.21 = 829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.17x = 2,059.21 × 829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.17x = 1,707,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,249.83/1,492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.14

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