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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.91, 2,064.38 and 832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.91, 2,064.38 and 832.71 is: 1,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.91 : 2,064.38 = 832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.91/2,064.38 = 832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.91x = 2,064.38 × 832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.91x = 1,719,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,025.71/1,495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.15

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