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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.55, 1,550.12 and 1,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.55, 1,550.12 and 1,021.10 is: 1,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.55 : 1,550.12 = 1,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.55/1,550.12 = 1,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.55x = 1,550.12 × 1,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.55x = 1,582,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,814.68/1,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.60

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