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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.82, 1,560.08 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.82, 1,560.08 and 346.56 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.82 : 1,560.08 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.82/1,560.08 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.82x = 1,560.08 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.82x = 540,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,662.19/1,039.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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