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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.59, 2,124.66 and 840.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.59, 2,124.66 and 840.97 is: 1,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.59 : 2,124.66 = 840.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.59/2,124.66 = 840.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.59x = 2,124.66 × 840.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.59x = 1,786,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,760.49/1,539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.54

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