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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.77, 2,110.72 and 866.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.77, 2,110.72 and 866.49 is: 1,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.77 : 2,110.72 = 866.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.77/2,110.72 = 866.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.77x = 2,110.72 × 866.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.77x = 1,828,917.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,917.77/1,529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.55

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