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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.37, 2,059.55 and 829.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.37, 2,059.55 and 829.21 is: 1,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.37 : 2,059.55 = 829.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.37/2,059.55 = 829.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.37x = 2,059.55 × 829.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.37x = 1,707,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,805.26/1,492.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.35

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