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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.71, 2,124.62 and 867.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.71, 2,124.62 and 867.41 is: 1,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.71 : 2,124.62 = 867.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.71/2,124.62 = 867.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.71x = 2,124.62 × 867.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.71x = 1,842,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,901.67/1,539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.92

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