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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.54, 1,559.28 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.54, 1,559.28 and 492.12 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.54 : 1,559.28 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.54/1,559.28 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.54x = 1,559.28 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.54x = 767,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,352.87/1,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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