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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.62, 1,557.73 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.62, 1,557.73 and 308.31 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.62 : 1,557.73 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.62/1,557.73 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.62x = 1,557.73 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.62x = 480,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,258.28/1,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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