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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.29, 1,559.55 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.29, 1,559.55 and 390.48 is: 585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.29 : 1,559.55 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.29/1,559.55 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.29x = 1,559.55 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.29x = 608,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,973.08/1,039.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.95

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