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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.56, 1,962.96 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.56, 1,962.96 and 539.12 is: 808.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.56 : 1,962.96 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.56/1,962.96 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.56x = 1,962.96 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.56x = 1,058,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,271.00/1,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.73

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