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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.52, 1,559.06 and 346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.52, 1,559.06 and 346.03 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.52 : 1,559.06 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.52/1,559.06 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.52x = 1,559.06 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.52x = 539,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,472.01/1,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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