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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.77, 1,559.86 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.77, 1,559.86 and 346.66 is: 520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.77 : 1,559.86 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.77/1,559.86 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.77x = 1,559.86 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.77x = 540,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,736.30/1,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.05

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