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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.54, 2,308.84 and 808.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.54, 2,308.84 and 808.71 is: 1,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.54 : 2,308.84 = 808.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.54/2,308.84 = 808.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.54x = 2,308.84 × 808.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.54x = 1,867,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,177.95/1,539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.82

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