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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.48, 1,559.26 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.48, 1,559.26 and 346.22 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.48 : 1,559.26 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.48/1,559.26 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.48x = 1,559.26 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.48x = 539,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,847.00/1,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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