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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.40, 2,059.45 and 829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.40, 2,059.45 and 829.30 is: 1,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.40 : 2,059.45 = 829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.40/2,059.45 = 829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.40x = 2,059.45 × 829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.40x = 1,707,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,907.25/1,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.40

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