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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.73, 1,559.66 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.73, 1,559.66 and 390.42 is: 585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.73 : 1,559.66 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.73/1,559.66 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.73x = 1,559.66 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.73x = 608,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,920.51/1,039.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.66

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