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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.31, 2,063.48 and 832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.31, 2,063.48 and 832.14 is: 1,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.31 : 2,063.48 = 832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.31/2,063.48 = 832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.31x = 2,063.48 × 832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.31x = 1,717,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,100.09/1,495.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.33

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