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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.41, 1,559.18 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.41, 1,559.18 and 346.05 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.41 : 1,559.18 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.41/1,559.18 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.41x = 1,559.18 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.41x = 539,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,555.10/1,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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