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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.54, 2,064.02 and 832.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.54, 2,064.02 and 832.47 is: 1,148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.54 : 2,064.02 = 832.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.54/2,064.02 = 832.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.54x = 2,064.02 × 832.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.54x = 1,718,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,234.73/1,495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.91

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