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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.38, 2,059.63 and 829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.38, 2,059.63 and 829.24 is: 1,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.38 : 2,059.63 = 829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.38/2,059.63 = 829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.38x = 2,059.63 × 829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.38x = 1,707,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,920.36/1,492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.43

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