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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.18, 1,558.78 and 713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.18, 1,558.78 and 713.56 is: 1,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.18 : 1,558.78 = 713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.18/1,558.78 = 713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.18x = 1,558.78 × 713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.18x = 1,112,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,283.06/1,039.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.35

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