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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.93, 2,064.38 and 832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.93, 2,064.38 and 832.76 is: 1,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.93 : 2,064.38 = 832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.93/2,064.38 = 832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.93x = 2,064.38 × 832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.93x = 1,719,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,133.09/1,495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.21

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