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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.85, 2,064.37 and 832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.85, 2,064.37 and 832.70 is: 1,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.85 : 2,064.37 = 832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.85/2,064.37 = 832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.85x = 2,064.37 × 832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.85x = 1,719,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,003.98/1,495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.19

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