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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.38, 2,309.06 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.38, 2,309.06 and 385.13 is: 577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.38 : 2,309.06 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.38/2,309.06 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.38x = 2,309.06 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.38x = 889,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,277.70/1,539.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.69

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