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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038, 1,557.20 and 388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038, 1,557.20 and 388.69 is: 583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038 : 1,557.20 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038/1,557.20 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038x = 1,557.20 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038x = 605,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,268.07/1,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.11

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