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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.14, 2,308.70 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.14, 2,308.70 and 384.89 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.14 : 2,308.70 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.14/2,308.70 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.14x = 2,308.70 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.14x = 888,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,593.62/1,539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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