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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.68, 2,308.14 and 565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.68, 2,308.14 and 565.55 is: 847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.68 : 2,308.14 = 565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.68/2,308.14 = 565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.68x = 2,308.14 × 565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.68x = 1,305,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,368.58/1,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.82

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