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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.46, 2,109.56 and 1,403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.46, 2,109.56 and 1,403.83 is: 1,936.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.46 : 2,109.56 = 1,403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.46/2,109.56 = 1,403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.46x = 2,109.56 × 1,403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.46x = 2,961,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,463.61/1,529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.28

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