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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.02, 2,309.34 and 1,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.02, 2,309.34 and 1,176.14 is: 1,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.02 : 2,309.34 = 1,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.02/2,309.34 = 1,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.02x = 2,309.34 × 1,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.02x = 2,716,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,107.15/1,539.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.83

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