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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.11, 1,557.50 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.11, 1,557.50 and 388.71 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.11 : 1,557.50 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.11/1,557.50 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.11x = 1,557.50 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.11x = 605,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,413.88/1,038.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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