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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.68, 2,109.56 and 830.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.68, 2,109.56 and 830.06 is: 1,145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.68 : 2,109.56 = 830.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.68/2,109.56 = 830.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.68x = 2,109.56 × 830.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.68x = 1,751,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,061.37/1,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.47

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