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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.73, 1,558.17 and 551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.73, 1,558.17 and 551.80 is: 826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.73 : 1,558.17 = 551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.73/1,558.17 = 551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.73x = 1,558.17 × 551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.73x = 859,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,798.21/1,039.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.94

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