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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.26, 2,111.20 and 1,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.26, 2,111.20 and 1,006.14 is: 1,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.26 : 2,111.20 = 1,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.26/2,111.20 = 1,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.26x = 2,111.20 × 1,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.26x = 2,124,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,162.77/1,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.01

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