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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.06, 2,108.94 and 1,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.06, 2,108.94 and 1,057.74 is: 1,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.06 : 2,108.94 = 1,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.06/2,108.94 = 1,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.06x = 2,108.94 × 1,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.06x = 2,230,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,710.20/1,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.88

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