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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.19, 1,558.64 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.19, 1,558.64 and 345.68 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.19 : 1,558.64 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.19/1,558.64 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.19x = 1,558.64 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.19x = 538,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,781.15/1,039.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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