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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.67, 1,559.30 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.67, 1,559.30 and 346.14 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.67 : 1,559.30 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.67/1,559.30 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.67x = 1,559.30 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.67x = 539,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,736.10/1,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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