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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.19, 2,111.64 and 866.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.19, 2,111.64 and 866.89 is: 1,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.19 : 2,111.64 = 866.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.19/2,111.64 = 866.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.19x = 2,111.64 × 866.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.19x = 1,830,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,549.04/1,530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.29

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