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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.94, 2,110.32 and 866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.94, 2,110.32 and 866.19 is: 1,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.94 : 2,110.32 = 866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.94/2,110.32 = 866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.94x = 2,110.32 × 866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.94x = 1,827,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,932.81/1,528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.55

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