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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.99, 2,064.43 and 832.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.99, 2,064.43 and 832.83 is: 1,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.99 : 2,064.43 = 832.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.99/2,064.43 = 832.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.99x = 2,064.43 × 832.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.99x = 1,719,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,314.08/1,495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.28

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