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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.15, 2,063.36 and 831.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.15, 2,063.36 and 831.98 is: 1,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.15 : 2,063.36 = 831.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.15/2,063.36 = 831.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.15x = 2,063.36 × 831.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.15x = 1,716,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,676.29/1,495.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.17

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