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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.53, 2,109.30 and 1,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.53, 2,109.30 and 1,056.67 is: 1,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.53 : 2,109.30 = 1,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.53/2,109.30 = 1,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.53x = 2,109.30 × 1,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.53x = 2,228,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,834.03/1,529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.20

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