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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.63, 2,111.07 and 908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.63, 2,111.07 and 908.63 is: 1,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.63 : 2,111.07 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.63/2,111.07 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.63x = 2,111.07 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.63x = 1,918,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,166.44/1,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.01

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