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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.39, 1,558.89 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.39, 1,558.89 and 346.07 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.39 : 1,558.89 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.39/1,558.89 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.39x = 1,558.89 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.39x = 539,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,485.06/1,039.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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