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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.84, 1,557.06 and 1,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.84, 1,557.06 and 1,009.06 is: 1,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.84 : 1,557.06 = 1,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.84/1,557.06 = 1,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.84x = 1,557.06 × 1,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.84x = 1,571,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,166.96/1,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.97

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