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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.69, 2,110.46 and 866.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.69, 2,110.46 and 866.45 is: 1,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.69 : 2,110.46 = 866.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.69/2,110.46 = 866.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.69x = 2,110.46 × 866.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.69x = 1,828,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,597.14/1,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.41

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