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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.66, 2,309.48 and 1,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.66, 2,309.48 and 1,044.85 is: 1,567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.66 : 2,309.48 = 1,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.66/2,309.48 = 1,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.66x = 2,309.48 × 1,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.66x = 2,413,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,057.43/1,539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.26

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