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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.73, 1,559.78 and 414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.73, 1,559.78 and 414.85 is: 622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.73 : 1,559.78 = 414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.73/1,559.78 = 414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.73x = 1,559.78 × 414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.73x = 647,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,074.73/1,039.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.35

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