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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.48, 1,555.26 and 924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.48, 1,555.26 and 924.28 is: 1,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.48 : 1,555.26 = 924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.48/1,555.26 = 924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.48x = 1,555.26 × 924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.48x = 1,437,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,495.71/1,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.90

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