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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.60, 1,559.94 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.60, 1,559.94 and 462.52 is: 694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.60 : 1,559.94 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.60/1,559.94 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.60x = 1,559.94 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.60x = 721,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,503.45/1,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.02

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