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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.02, 1,558.50 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.02, 1,558.50 and 308.60 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.02 : 1,558.50 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.02/1,558.50 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.02x = 1,558.50 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.02x = 480,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,953.10/1,039.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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