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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.52, 1,559.08 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.52, 1,559.08 and 390.08 is: 585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.52 : 1,559.08 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.52/1,559.08 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.52x = 1,559.08 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.52x = 608,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,165.93/1,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.04

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