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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.36, 2,063.40 and 832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.36, 2,063.40 and 832.12 is: 1,148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.36 : 2,063.40 = 832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.36/2,063.40 = 832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.36x = 2,063.40 × 832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.36x = 1,716,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,996.41/1,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.22

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