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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.59, 2,309.32 and 1,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.59, 2,309.32 and 1,076 is: 1,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.59 : 2,309.32 = 1,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.59/2,309.32 = 1,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.59x = 2,309.32 × 1,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.59x = 2,484,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,822.94/1,539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.95

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