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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.97, 1,559.97 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.97, 1,559.97 and 309.56 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.97 : 1,559.97 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.97/1,559.97 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.97x = 1,559.97 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.97x = 482,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,896.51/1,039.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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