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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.48, 1,557.69 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.48, 1,557.69 and 258.48 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.48 : 1,557.69 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.48/1,557.69 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.48x = 1,557.69 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.48x = 402,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,631.71/1,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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