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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.93, 2,064.27 and 832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.93, 2,064.27 and 832.73 is: 1,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.93 : 2,064.27 = 832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.93/2,064.27 = 832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.93x = 2,064.27 × 832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.93x = 1,718,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,979.56/1,495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.10

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