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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.63, 1,558.92 and 389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.63, 1,558.92 and 389.91 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.63 : 1,558.92 = 389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.63/1,558.92 = 389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.63x = 1,558.92 × 389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.63x = 607,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,838.50/1,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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