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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.88, 2,306.90 and 913.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.88, 2,306.90 and 913.85 is: 1,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.88 : 2,306.90 = 913.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.88/2,306.90 = 913.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.88x = 2,306.90 × 913.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.88x = 2,108,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,161.31/1,539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.04

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