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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.48, 1,557.96 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.48, 1,557.96 and 345.20 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.48 : 1,557.96 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.48/1,557.96 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.48x = 1,557.96 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.48x = 537,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,807.79/1,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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