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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.57, 1,558.08 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.57, 1,558.08 and 308.13 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.57 : 1,558.08 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.57/1,558.08 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.57x = 1,558.08 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.57x = 480,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,083.40/1,038.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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