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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.82, 2,064.23 and 832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.82, 2,064.23 and 832.67 is: 1,149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.82 : 2,064.23 = 832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.82/2,064.23 = 832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.82x = 2,064.23 × 832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.82x = 1,718,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,820.55/1,495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.08

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