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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.52, 2,110.72 and 830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.52, 2,110.72 and 830.88 is: 1,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.52 : 2,110.72 = 830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.52/2,110.72 = 830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.52x = 2,110.72 × 830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.52x = 1,753,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,755.03/1,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.60

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