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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.38, 1,559.07 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.38, 1,559.07 and 423.24 is: 634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.38 : 1,559.07 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.38/1,559.07 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.38x = 1,559.07 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.38x = 659,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,860.79/1,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.86

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