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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.31, 2,110.42 and 830.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.31, 2,110.42 and 830.69 is: 1,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.31 : 2,110.42 = 830.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.31/2,110.42 = 830.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.31x = 2,110.42 × 830.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.31x = 1,753,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,103.19/1,529.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.33

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