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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.49, 1,558.41 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.49, 1,558.41 and 551.88 is: 828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.49 : 1,558.41 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.49/1,558.41 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.49x = 1,558.41 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.49x = 860,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,055.31/1,038.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.18

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