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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.44, 2,110.48 and 866.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.44, 2,110.48 and 866.37 is: 1,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.44 : 2,110.48 = 866.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.44/2,110.48 = 866.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.44x = 2,110.48 × 866.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.44x = 1,828,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,456.56/1,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.51

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