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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.78, 2,064.18 and 832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.78, 2,064.18 and 832.66 is: 1,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.78 : 2,064.18 = 832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.78/2,064.18 = 832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.78x = 2,064.18 × 832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.78x = 1,718,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,760.12/1,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.07

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