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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.78, 2,111.12 and 866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.78, 2,111.12 and 866.58 is: 1,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.78 : 2,111.12 = 866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.78/2,111.12 = 866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.78x = 2,111.12 × 866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.78x = 1,829,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,454.37/1,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.89

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