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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.76, 1,559.52 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.76, 1,559.52 and 484.12 is: 726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.76 : 1,559.52 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.76/1,559.52 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.76x = 1,559.52 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.76x = 754,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,994.82/1,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.12

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