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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.64, 2,063.95 and 832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.64, 2,063.95 and 832.49 is: 1,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.64 : 2,063.95 = 832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.64/2,063.95 = 832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.64x = 2,063.95 × 832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.64x = 1,718,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,217.74/1,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.82

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