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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.28, 2,063.40 and 832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.28, 2,063.40 and 832.16 is: 1,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.28 : 2,063.40 = 832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.28/2,063.40 = 832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.28x = 2,063.40 × 832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.28x = 1,717,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,078.94/1,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.33

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