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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.27, 1,558.70 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.27, 1,558.70 and 308.68 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.27 : 1,558.70 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.27/1,558.70 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.27x = 1,558.70 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.27x = 481,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,139.52/1,039.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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