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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.11, 2,064.62 and 832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.11, 2,064.62 and 832.97 is: 1,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.11 : 2,064.62 = 832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.11/2,064.62 = 832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.11x = 2,064.62 × 832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.11x = 1,719,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,756.20/1,496.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.49

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