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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.08, 1,556.96 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.08, 1,556.96 and 354.08 is: 531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.08 : 1,556.96 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.08/1,556.96 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.08x = 1,556.96 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.08x = 551,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,288.40/1,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.07

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