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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.69, 2,309.94 and 759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.69, 2,309.94 and 759.66 is: 1,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.69 : 2,309.94 = 759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.69/2,309.94 = 759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.69x = 2,309.94 × 759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.69x = 1,754,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,769.02/1,539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.69

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