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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.27, 1,557.78 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.27, 1,557.78 and 389.10 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.27 : 1,557.78 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.27/1,557.78 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.27x = 1,557.78 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.27x = 606,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,132.20/1,038.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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