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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.26, 2,063.40 and 832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.26, 2,063.40 and 832.14 is: 1,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.26 : 2,063.40 = 832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.26/2,063.40 = 832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.26x = 2,063.40 × 832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.26x = 1,717,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,037.68/1,495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.32

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