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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.25, 1,558.32 and 308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.25, 1,558.32 and 308.73 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.25 : 1,558.32 = 308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.25/1,558.32 = 308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.25x = 1,558.32 × 308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.25x = 481,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,100.13/1,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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