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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.12, 1,558.98 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.12, 1,558.98 and 345.88 is: 518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.12 : 1,558.98 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.12/1,558.98 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.12x = 1,558.98 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.12x = 539,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,220.00/1,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.92

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