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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.42, 2,110.63 and 830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.42, 2,110.63 and 830.80 is: 1,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.42 : 2,110.63 = 830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.42/2,110.63 = 830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.42x = 2,110.63 × 830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.42x = 1,753,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,504.05/1,529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.51

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