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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.17, 1,559.13 and 519.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.17, 1,559.13 and 519.13 is: 778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.17 : 1,559.13 = 519.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.17/1,559.13 = 519.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.17x = 1,559.13 × 519.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.17x = 809,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,391.16/1,039.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.88

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