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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.89, 1,559.85 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.89, 1,559.85 and 270.39 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.89 : 1,559.85 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.89/1,559.85 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.89x = 1,559.85 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.89x = 421,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,767.84/1,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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