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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.28, 1,554.32 and 924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.28, 1,554.32 and 924.53 is: 1,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.28 : 1,554.32 = 924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.28/1,554.32 = 924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.28x = 1,554.32 × 924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.28x = 1,437,010.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,010.01/1,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.70

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