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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.61, 2,110.68 and 900.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.61, 2,110.68 and 900.33 is: 1,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.61 : 2,110.68 = 900.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.61/2,110.68 = 900.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.61x = 2,110.68 × 900.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.61x = 1,900,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,308.52/1,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.35

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