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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.69, 2,110.82 and 866.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.69, 2,110.82 and 866.41 is: 1,195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.69 : 2,110.82 = 866.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.69/2,110.82 = 866.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.69x = 2,110.82 × 866.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.69x = 1,828,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,835.56/1,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.56

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