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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.15, 1,558.72 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.15, 1,558.72 and 308.66 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.15 : 1,558.72 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.15/1,558.72 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.15x = 1,558.72 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.15x = 481,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,117.64/1,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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