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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.54, 2,124.36 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.54, 2,124.36 and 950.22 is: 1,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.54 : 2,124.36 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.54/2,124.36 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.54x = 2,124.36 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.54x = 2,018,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,609.36/1,539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.18

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