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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.37, 1,557.56 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.37, 1,557.56 and 388.65 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.37 : 1,557.56 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.37/1,557.56 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.37x = 1,557.56 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.37x = 605,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,350.32/1,038.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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