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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.50, 2,076.17 and 832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.50, 2,076.17 and 832.33 is: 1,148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.50 : 2,076.17 = 832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.50/2,076.17 = 832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.50x = 2,076.17 × 832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.50x = 1,728,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,051.79/1,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.59

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