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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.74, 2,124.86 and 876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.74, 2,124.86 and 876.59 is: 1,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.74 : 2,124.86 = 876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.74/2,124.86 = 876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.74x = 2,124.86 × 876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.74x = 1,862,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,636.89/1,539.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.71

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