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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.24, 1,559.94 and 765.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.24, 1,559.94 and 765.64 is: 1,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.24 : 1,559.94 = 765.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.24/1,559.94 = 765.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.24x = 1,559.94 × 765.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.24x = 1,194,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,352.46/1,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.26

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