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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.52, 2,062.92 and 1,163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.52, 2,062.92 and 1,163.42 is: 1,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.52 : 2,062.92 = 1,163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.52/2,062.92 = 1,163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.52x = 2,062.92 × 1,163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.52x = 2,400,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,026.25/1,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.82

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