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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.05, 1,558.59 and 630.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.05, 1,558.59 and 630.81 is: 946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.05 : 1,558.59 = 630.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.05/1,558.59 = 630.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.05x = 1,558.59 × 630.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.05x = 983,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,174.16/1,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.22

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