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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.53, 1,560.41 and 924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.53, 1,560.41 and 924.71 is: 1,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.53 : 1,560.41 = 924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.53/1,560.41 = 924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.53x = 1,560.41 × 924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.53x = 1,442,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,926.73/1,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.06

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