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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.45, 2,063.48 and 832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.45, 2,063.48 and 832.28 is: 1,148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.45 : 2,063.48 = 832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.45/2,063.48 = 832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.45x = 2,063.48 × 832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.45x = 1,717,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,394.13/1,495.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.41

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