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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.60, 2,108.97 and 1,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.60, 2,108.97 and 1,086.73 is: 1,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.60 : 2,108.97 = 1,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.60/2,108.97 = 1,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.60x = 2,108.97 × 1,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.60x = 2,291,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,875.70/1,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.35

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