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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.02, 2,064.42 and 832.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.02, 2,064.42 and 832.84 is: 1,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.02 : 2,064.42 = 832.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.02/2,064.42 = 832.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.02x = 2,064.42 × 832.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.02x = 1,719,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,331.55/1,496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.27

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