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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.11, 1,559.72 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.11, 1,559.72 and 519.48 is: 779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.11 : 1,559.72 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.11/1,559.72 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.11x = 1,559.72 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.11x = 810,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,240.75/1,039.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.75

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