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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.54, 1,966.09 and 1,039.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.54, 1,966.09 and 1,039.38 is: 1,558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.54 : 1,966.09 = 1,039.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.54/1,966.09 = 1,039.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.54x = 1,966.09 × 1,039.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.54x = 2,043,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,514.62/1,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.10

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