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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.39, 2,309.06 and 1,044.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.39, 2,309.06 and 1,044.57 is: 1,566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.39 : 2,309.06 = 1,044.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.39/2,309.06 = 1,044.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.39x = 2,309.06 × 1,044.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.39x = 2,411,964.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,964.84/1,539.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.84

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