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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.41, 1,558.73 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.41, 1,558.73 and 381.07 is: 571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.41 : 1,558.73 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.41/1,558.73 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.41x = 1,558.73 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.41x = 593,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,985.24/1,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.46

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