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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.64, 1,556.16 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.64, 1,556.16 and 551.20 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.64 : 1,556.16 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.64/1,556.16 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.64x = 1,556.16 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.64x = 857,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,755.39/1,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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