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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.58, 2,062.49 and 831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.58, 2,062.49 and 831.42 is: 1,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.58 : 2,062.49 = 831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.58/2,062.49 = 831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.58x = 2,062.49 × 831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.58x = 1,714,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,802.13/1,494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.35

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