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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.60, 1,558.35 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.60, 1,558.35 and 423.54 is: 635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.60 : 1,558.35 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.60/1,558.35 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.60x = 1,558.35 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.60x = 660,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,023.56/1,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.49

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