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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.28, 1,558.88 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.28, 1,558.88 and 309.36 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.28 : 1,558.88 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.28/1,558.88 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.28x = 1,558.88 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.28x = 482,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,255.12/1,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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