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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.01, 2,098.78 and 1,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.01, 2,098.78 and 1,359.52 is: 1,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.01 : 2,098.78 = 1,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.01/2,098.78 = 1,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.01x = 2,098.78 × 1,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.01x = 2,853,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,324.74/1,529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.13

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