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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.92, 1,558.51 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.92, 1,558.51 and 424.08 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.92 : 1,558.51 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.92/1,558.51 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.92x = 1,558.51 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.92x = 660,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,931.86/1,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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