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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.68, 1,558.49 and 855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.68, 1,558.49 and 855.15 is: 1,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.68 : 1,558.49 = 855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.68/1,558.49 = 855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.68x = 1,558.49 × 855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.68x = 1,332,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,738.45/1,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.87

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