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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.44, 1,550.64 and 1,011.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.44, 1,550.64 and 1,011.19 is: 1,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.44 : 1,550.64 = 1,011.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.44/1,550.64 = 1,011.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.44x = 1,550.64 × 1,011.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.44x = 1,567,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,991.66/1,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.50

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