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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.52, 2,305.68 and 1,077.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.52, 2,305.68 and 1,077.76 is: 1,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.52 : 2,305.68 = 1,077.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.52/2,305.68 = 1,077.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.52x = 2,305.68 × 1,077.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.52x = 2,484,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,969.68/1,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.12

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