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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.25, 2,063.32 and 832.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.25, 2,063.32 and 832.07 is: 1,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.25 : 2,063.32 = 832.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.25/2,063.32 = 832.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.25x = 2,063.32 × 832.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.25x = 1,716,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,814.28/1,495.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.18

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