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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.60, 1,558.37 and 389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.60, 1,558.37 and 389.38 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.60 : 1,558.37 = 389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.60/1,558.37 = 389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.60x = 1,558.37 × 389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.60x = 606,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,798.11/1,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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