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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.13, 1,556.93 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.13, 1,556.93 and 307.54 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.13 : 1,556.93 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.13/1,556.93 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.13x = 1,556.93 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.13x = 478,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,808.93/1,038.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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