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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.47, 2,309.75 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.47, 2,309.75 and 661.60 is: 992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.47 : 2,309.75 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.47/2,309.75 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.47x = 2,309.75 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.47x = 1,528,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,132.66/1,539.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.63

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