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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.65, 2,369.51 and 539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.65, 2,369.51 and 539.89 is: 809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.65 : 2,369.51 = 539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.65/2,369.51 = 539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.65x = 2,369.51 × 539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.65x = 1,279,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,272.05/1,579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.85

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