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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.47, 1,557.38 and 926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.47, 1,557.38 and 926.48 is: 1,388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.47 : 1,557.38 = 926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.47/1,557.38 = 926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.47x = 1,557.38 × 926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.47x = 1,442,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,881.42/1,039.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.09

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