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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.41, 1,557.15 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.41, 1,557.15 and 297.86 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.41 : 1,557.15 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.41/1,557.15 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.41x = 1,557.15 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.41x = 463,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,806.12/1,038.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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