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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.63, 1,557.48 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.63, 1,557.48 and 551.58 is: 827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.63 : 1,557.48 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.63/1,557.48 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.63x = 1,557.48 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.63x = 859,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,074.82/1,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.12

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