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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.50, 2,110.89 and 908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.50, 2,110.89 and 908.50 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.50 : 2,110.89 = 908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.50/2,110.89 = 908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.50x = 2,110.89 × 908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.50x = 1,917,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,743.57/1,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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