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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.15, 2,110.16 and 866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.15, 2,110.16 and 866.04 is: 1,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.15 : 2,110.16 = 866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.15/2,110.16 = 866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.15x = 2,110.16 × 866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.15x = 1,827,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,482.97/1,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.10

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