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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.92, 2,305.74 and 1,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.92, 2,305.74 and 1,172.96 is: 1,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.92 : 2,305.74 = 1,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.92/2,305.74 = 1,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.92x = 2,305.74 × 1,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.92x = 2,704,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,540.79/1,539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.29

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