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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.03, 2,110.19 and 866.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.03, 2,110.19 and 866.00 is: 1,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.03 : 2,110.19 = 866.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.03/2,110.19 = 866.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.03x = 2,110.19 × 866.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.03x = 1,827,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,409.66/1,529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.15

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