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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.51, 1,565.41 and 904.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.51, 1,565.41 and 904.19 is: 1,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.51 : 1,565.41 = 904.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.51/1,565.41 = 904.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.51x = 1,565.41 × 904.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.51x = 1,415,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,427.89/1,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.63

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