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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.44, 2,063.64 and 832.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.44, 2,063.64 and 832.35 is: 1,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.44 : 2,063.64 = 832.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.44/2,063.64 = 832.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.44x = 2,063.64 × 832.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.44x = 1,717,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,670.75/1,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.61

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