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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.34, 2,110.49 and 830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.34, 2,110.49 and 830.72 is: 1,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.34 : 2,110.49 = 830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.34/2,110.49 = 830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.34x = 2,110.49 × 830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.34x = 1,753,226.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,226.25/1,529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.39

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