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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.32, 2,063.43 and 832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.32, 2,063.43 and 832.14 is: 1,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.32 : 2,063.43 = 832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.32/2,063.43 = 832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.32x = 2,063.43 × 832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.32x = 1,717,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,062.64/1,495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.29

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