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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.92, 1,559.72 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.92, 1,559.72 and 570.24 is: 855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.92 : 1,559.72 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.92/1,559.72 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.92x = 1,559.72 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.92x = 889,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,414.73/1,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.27

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