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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.36, 1,559.32 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.36, 1,559.32 and 606.80 is: 910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.36 : 1,559.32 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.36/1,559.32 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.36x = 1,559.32 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.36x = 946,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,195.38/1,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.36

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