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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.74, 2,111.43 and 941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.74, 2,111.43 and 941.14 is: 1,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.74 : 2,111.43 = 941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.74/2,111.43 = 941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.74x = 2,111.43 × 941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.74x = 1,987,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,151.23/1,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.01

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