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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.09, 2,110.10 and 830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.09, 2,110.10 and 830.46 is: 1,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.09 : 2,110.10 = 830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.09/2,110.10 = 830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.09x = 2,110.10 × 830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.09x = 1,752,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,349.49/1,529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.01

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