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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.85, 1,560.03 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.85, 1,560.03 and 346.53 is: 519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.85 : 1,560.03 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.85/1,560.03 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.85x = 1,560.03 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.85x = 540,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,587.66/1,039.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.87

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