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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.40, 1,559.91 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.40, 1,559.91 and 390.32 is: 585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.40 : 1,559.91 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.40/1,559.91 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.40x = 1,559.91 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.40x = 608,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,864.07/1,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.78

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