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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.50, 1,559.46 and 462.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.50, 1,559.46 and 462.39 is: 693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.50 : 1,559.46 = 462.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.50/1,559.46 = 462.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.50x = 1,559.46 × 462.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.50x = 721,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,078.71/1,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.68

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