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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.92, 2,111.32 and 831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.92, 2,111.32 and 831.30 is: 1,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.92 : 2,111.32 = 831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.92/2,111.32 = 831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.92x = 2,111.32 × 831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.92x = 1,755,140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,140.32/1,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.21

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