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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.06, 1,557.06 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.06, 1,557.06 and 388.77 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.06 : 1,557.06 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.06/1,557.06 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.06x = 1,557.06 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.06x = 605,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,338.22/1,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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