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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.74, 1,560.18 and 577.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.74, 1,560.18 and 577.45 is: 866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.74 : 1,560.18 = 577.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.74/1,560.18 = 577.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.74x = 1,560.18 × 577.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.74x = 900,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,925.94/1,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.49

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