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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.39, 2,063.63 and 832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.39, 2,063.63 and 832.30 is: 1,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.39 : 2,063.63 = 832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.39/2,063.63 = 832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.39x = 2,063.63 × 832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.39x = 1,717,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,556.17/1,495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.57

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