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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.29, 1,557.63 and 307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.29, 1,557.63 and 307.87 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.29 : 1,557.63 = 307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.29/1,557.63 = 307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.29x = 1,557.63 × 307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.29x = 479,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,543.65/1,038.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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