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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.38, 1,559.12 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.38, 1,559.12 and 423.28 is: 635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.38 : 1,559.12 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.38/1,559.12 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.38x = 1,559.12 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.38x = 659,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,944.15/1,038.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.55

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