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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.19, 2,110.34 and 866.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.19, 2,110.34 and 866.03 is: 1,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.19 : 2,110.34 = 866.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.19/2,110.34 = 866.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.19x = 2,110.34 × 866.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.19x = 1,827,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,617.05/1,529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.15

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