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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.67, 1,963.42 and 539.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.67, 1,963.42 and 539.63 is: 808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.67 : 1,963.42 = 539.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.67/1,963.42 = 539.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.67x = 1,963.42 × 539.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.67x = 1,059,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,509.17/1,309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.99

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