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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.97, 2,370.23 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.97, 2,370.23 and 539.92 is: 809.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.97 : 2,370.23 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.97/2,370.23 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.97x = 2,370.23 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.97x = 1,279,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,720.03/1,579.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.96

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