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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.77, 1,559.75 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.77, 1,559.75 and 390.56 is: 585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.77 : 1,559.75 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.77/1,559.75 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.77x = 1,559.75 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.77x = 609,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,166.21/1,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.87

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