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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.96, 1,559.58 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.96, 1,559.58 and 390.88 is: 586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.96 : 1,559.58 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.96/1,559.58 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.96x = 1,559.58 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.96x = 609,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,608.63/1,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.18

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