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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.43, 1,558.94 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.43, 1,558.94 and 389.81 is: 584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.43 : 1,558.94 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.43/1,558.94 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.43x = 1,558.94 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.43x = 607,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,680.66/1,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.63

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