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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.63, 2,124.69 and 841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.63, 2,124.69 and 841 is: 1,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.63 : 2,124.69 = 841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.63/2,124.69 = 841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.63x = 2,124.69 × 841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.63x = 1,786,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,864.29/1,539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.58

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