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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.08, 2,110.10 and 865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.08, 2,110.10 and 865.89 is: 1,194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.08 : 2,110.10 = 865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.08/2,110.10 = 865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.08x = 2,110.10 × 865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.08x = 1,827,115.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,115.03/1,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.91

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