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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.17, 2,108.72 and 1,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.17, 2,108.72 and 1,360.60 is: 1,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.17 : 2,108.72 = 1,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.17/2,108.72 = 1,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.17x = 2,108.72 × 1,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.17x = 2,869,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,122.56/1,529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.26

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