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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.04, 1,558.52 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.04, 1,558.52 and 259.04 is: 388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.04 : 1,558.52 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.04/1,558.52 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.04x = 1,558.52 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.04x = 403,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,719.02/1,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.55

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