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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.41, 1,559.42 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.41, 1,559.42 and 390.20 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.41 : 1,559.42 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.41/1,559.42 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.41x = 1,559.42 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.41x = 608,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,475.94/1,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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