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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.08, 1,557.13 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.08, 1,557.13 and 488.70 is: 733.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.08 : 1,557.13 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.08/1,557.13 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.08x = 1,557.13 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.08x = 760,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,969.43/1,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.05

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