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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529, 2,109.97 and 830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529, 2,109.97 and 830.38 is: 1,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529 : 2,109.97 = 830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529/2,109.97 = 830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529x = 2,109.97 × 830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529x = 1,752,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,076.89/1,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.90

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