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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.62, 1,558.91 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.62, 1,558.91 and 346.04 is: 518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.62 : 1,558.91 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.62/1,558.91 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.62x = 1,558.91 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.62x = 539,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,443.49/1,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.89

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