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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.76, 1,559.67 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.76, 1,559.67 and 346.40 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.76 : 1,559.67 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.76/1,559.67 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.76x = 1,559.67 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.76x = 540,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,269.69/1,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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