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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.67, 2,076.40 and 832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.67, 2,076.40 and 832.44 is: 1,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.67 : 2,076.40 = 832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.67/2,076.40 = 832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.67x = 2,076.40 × 832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.67x = 1,728,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,478.42/1,504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.74

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