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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.24, 1,557.63 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.24, 1,557.63 and 307.82 is: 461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.24 : 1,557.63 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.24/1,557.63 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.24x = 1,557.63 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.24x = 479,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,473.56/1,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.81

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