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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.24, 1,549.73 and 1,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.24, 1,549.73 and 1,030.02 is: 1,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.24 : 1,549.73 = 1,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.24/1,549.73 = 1,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.24x = 1,549.73 × 1,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.24x = 1,596,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,249.66/1,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.97

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