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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.11, 1,559.12 and 552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.11, 1,559.12 and 552.20 is: 828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.11 : 1,559.12 = 552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.11/1,559.12 = 552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.11x = 1,559.12 × 552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.11x = 860,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,935.51/1,039.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.53

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