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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.51, 1,556.84 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.51, 1,556.84 and 388.79 is: 582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.51 : 1,556.84 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.51/1,556.84 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.51x = 1,556.84 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.51x = 605,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,274.10/1,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.83

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