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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.58, 2,124.98 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.58, 2,124.98 and 876.78 is: 1,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.58 : 2,124.98 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.58/2,124.98 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.58x = 2,124.98 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.58x = 1,863,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,139.96/1,539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.16

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