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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.59, 2,059.74 and 829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.59, 2,059.74 and 829.44 is: 1,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.59 : 2,059.74 = 829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.59/2,059.74 = 829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.59x = 2,059.74 × 829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.59x = 1,708,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,430.75/1,492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.61

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