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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.94, 2,111.31 and 866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.94, 2,111.31 and 866.79 is: 1,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.94 : 2,111.31 = 866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.94/2,111.31 = 866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.94x = 2,111.31 × 866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.94x = 1,830,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,062.39/1,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.17

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