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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.75, 1,559.87 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.75, 1,559.87 and 355.75 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.75 : 1,559.87 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.75/1,559.87 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.75x = 1,559.87 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.75x = 554,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,921.97/1,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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