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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.14, 2,064.42 and 832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.14, 2,064.42 and 832.98 is: 1,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.14 : 2,064.42 = 832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.14/2,064.42 = 832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.14x = 2,064.42 × 832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.14x = 1,719,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,620.57/1,496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.37

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