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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.71, 2,064.14 and 832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.71, 2,064.14 and 832.62 is: 1,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.71 : 2,064.14 = 832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.71/2,064.14 = 832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.71x = 2,064.14 × 832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.71x = 1,718,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,644.25/1,495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.05

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