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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.89, 1,560.10 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.89, 1,560.10 and 390.63 is: 586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.89 : 1,560.10 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.89/1,560.10 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.89x = 1,560.10 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.89x = 609,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,421.86/1,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.04

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