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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.05, 1,557.76 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.05, 1,557.76 and 388.78 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.05 : 1,557.76 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.05/1,557.76 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.05x = 1,557.76 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.05x = 605,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,625.93/1,038.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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