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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.19, 1,558.17 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.19, 1,558.17 and 422.58 is: 633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.19 : 1,558.17 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.19/1,558.17 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.19x = 1,558.17 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.19x = 658,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,451.48/1,039.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.62

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