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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.91, 1,559.48 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.91, 1,559.48 and 381.57 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.91 : 1,559.48 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.91/1,559.48 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.91x = 1,559.48 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.91x = 595,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,048.88/1,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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