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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.04, 1,558.98 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.04, 1,558.98 and 491.24 is: 737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.04 : 1,558.98 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.04/1,558.98 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.04x = 1,558.98 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.04x = 765,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,833.34/1,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.06

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