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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.47, 2,110.68 and 900.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.47, 2,110.68 and 900.02 is: 1,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.47 : 2,110.68 = 900.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.47/2,110.68 = 900.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.47x = 2,110.68 × 900.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.47x = 1,899,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,659.49/1,529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.04

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