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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.82, 2,109.76 and 830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.82, 2,109.76 and 830.20 is: 1,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.82 : 2,109.76 = 830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.82/2,109.76 = 830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.82x = 2,109.76 × 830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.82x = 1,751,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,522.75/1,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.67

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