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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.78, 2,109.92 and 1,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.78, 2,109.92 and 1,031.63 is: 1,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.78 : 2,109.92 = 1,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.78/2,109.92 = 1,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.78x = 2,109.92 × 1,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.78x = 2,176,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,641.06/1,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.85

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