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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.23, 2,124.45 and 876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.23, 2,124.45 and 876.14 is: 1,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.23 : 2,124.45 = 876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.23/2,124.45 = 876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.23x = 2,124.45 × 876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.23x = 1,861,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,315.62/1,539.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.25

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