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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.24, 2,063.32 and 832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.24, 2,063.32 and 832.02 is: 1,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.24 : 2,063.32 = 832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.24/2,063.32 = 832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.24x = 2,063.32 × 832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.24x = 1,716,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,723.51/1,495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.13

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