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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.72, 2,064.08 and 832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.72, 2,064.08 and 832.56 is: 1,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.72 : 2,064.08 = 832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.72/2,064.08 = 832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.72x = 2,064.08 × 832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.72x = 1,718,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,470.44/1,495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.93

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