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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.14, 1,557.21 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.14, 1,557.21 and 258.14 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.14 : 1,557.21 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.14/1,557.21 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.14x = 1,557.21 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.14x = 401,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,978.19/1,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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