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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.53, 1,557.33 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.53, 1,557.33 and 308.16 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.53 : 1,557.33 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.53/1,557.33 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.53x = 1,557.33 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.53x = 479,906.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,906.81/1,038.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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