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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039, 1,557.99 and 345.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039, 1,557.99 and 345.43 is: 517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039 : 1,557.99 = 345.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039/1,557.99 = 345.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039x = 1,557.99 × 345.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039x = 538,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,176.49/1,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.98

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