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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.78, 1,559.67 and 606.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.78, 1,559.67 and 606.63 is: 909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.78 : 1,559.67 = 606.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.78/1,559.67 = 606.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.78x = 1,559.67 × 606.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.78x = 946,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,150.74/1,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.95

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