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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.82, 2,292.68 and 834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.82, 2,292.68 and 834.70 is: 1,250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.82 : 2,292.68 = 834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.82/2,292.68 = 834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.82x = 2,292.68 × 834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.82x = 1,913,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,700.00/1,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.93

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