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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.14, 1,557.37 and 422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.14, 1,557.37 and 422.13 is: 632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.14 : 1,557.37 = 422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.14/1,557.37 = 422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.14x = 1,557.37 × 422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.14x = 657,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,412.60/1,039.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.65

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