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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.87, 2,111.29 and 866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.87, 2,111.29 and 866.68 is: 1,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.87 : 2,111.29 = 866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.87/2,111.29 = 866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.87x = 2,111.29 × 866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.87x = 1,829,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,802.26/1,529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.05

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