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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.56, 1,557.63 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.56, 1,557.63 and 308.21 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.56 : 1,557.63 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.56/1,557.63 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.56x = 1,557.63 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.56x = 480,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,069.35/1,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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