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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.26, 2,308.77 and 921.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.26, 2,308.77 and 921.59 is: 1,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.26 : 2,308.77 = 921.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.26/2,308.77 = 921.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.26x = 2,308.77 × 921.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.26x = 2,127,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,727.80/1,539.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.31

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