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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.56, 1,559.16 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.56, 1,559.16 and 346.20 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.56 : 1,559.16 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.56/1,559.16 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.56x = 1,559.16 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.56x = 539,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,781.19/1,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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