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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.72, 2,369.79 and 539.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.72, 2,369.79 and 539.45 is: 809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.72 : 2,369.79 = 539.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.72/2,369.79 = 539.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.72x = 2,369.79 × 539.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.72x = 1,278,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,374.20/1,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.24

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