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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.38, 2,059.50 and 829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.38, 2,059.50 and 829.26 is: 1,144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.38 : 2,059.50 = 829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.38/2,059.50 = 829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.38x = 2,059.50 × 829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.38x = 1,707,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,860.97/1,492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.39

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