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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.60, 2,111.05 and 866.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.60, 2,111.05 and 866.45 is: 1,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.60 : 2,111.05 = 866.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.60/2,111.05 = 866.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.60x = 2,111.05 × 866.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.60x = 1,829,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,108.88/1,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.81

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