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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.16, 1,559.34 and 746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.16, 1,559.34 and 746.34 is: 1,119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.16 : 1,559.34 = 746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.16/1,559.34 = 746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.16x = 1,559.34 × 746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.16x = 1,163,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,797.82/1,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.95

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