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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.59, 2,063.93 and 832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.59, 2,063.93 and 832.46 is: 1,148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.59 : 2,063.93 = 832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.59/2,063.93 = 832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.59x = 2,063.93 × 832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.59x = 1,718,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,124.69/1,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.79

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