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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.40, 1,557.20 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.40, 1,557.20 and 344.93 is: 517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.40 : 1,557.20 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.40/1,557.20 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.40x = 1,557.20 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.40x = 537,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,129.75/1,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.27

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