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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.36, 1,557.84 and 551.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.36, 1,557.84 and 551.34 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.36 : 1,557.84 = 551.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.36/1,557.84 = 551.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.36x = 1,557.84 × 551.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.36x = 858,899.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,899.51/1,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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