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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.98, 1,559.94 and 390.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.98, 1,559.94 and 390.78 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.98 : 1,559.94 = 390.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.98/1,559.94 = 390.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.98x = 1,559.94 × 390.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.98x = 609,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,593.35/1,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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