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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.62, 1,559.43 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.62, 1,559.43 and 259.62 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.62 : 1,559.43 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.62/1,559.43 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.62x = 1,559.43 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.62x = 404,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,859.22/1,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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