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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.42, 1,557.66 and 389.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.42, 1,557.66 and 389.03 is: 583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.42 : 1,557.66 = 389.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.42/1,557.66 = 389.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.42x = 1,557.66 × 389.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.42x = 605,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,976.47/1,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.56

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