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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.70, 2,063.99 and 832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.70, 2,063.99 and 832.53 is: 1,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.70 : 2,063.99 = 832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.70/2,063.99 = 832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.70x = 2,063.99 × 832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.70x = 1,718,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,329.43/1,495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.85

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