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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.16, 1,557.78 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.16, 1,557.78 and 461.72 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.16 : 1,557.78 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.16/1,557.78 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.16x = 1,557.78 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.16x = 719,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,258.18/1,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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