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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.85, 1,559.76 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.85, 1,559.76 and 381.77 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.85 : 1,559.76 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.85/1,559.76 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.85x = 1,559.76 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.85x = 595,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,469.58/1,039.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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