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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.29, 2,109.75 and 1,174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.29, 2,109.75 and 1,174.59 is: 1,620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.29 : 2,109.75 = 1,174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.29/2,109.75 = 1,174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.29x = 2,109.75 × 1,174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.29x = 2,478,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,080.70/1,529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.41

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