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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.67, 2,064.06 and 832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.67, 2,064.06 and 832.50 is: 1,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.67 : 2,064.06 = 832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.67/2,064.06 = 832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.67x = 2,064.06 × 832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.67x = 1,718,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,333.41/1,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.88

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