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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.56, 2,063.94 and 832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.56, 2,063.94 and 832.38 is: 1,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.56 : 2,063.94 = 832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.56/2,063.94 = 832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.56x = 2,063.94 × 832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.56x = 1,717,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,982.38/1,495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.72

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