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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.64, 1,557.48 and 605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.64, 1,557.48 and 605.92 is: 908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.64 : 1,557.48 = 605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.64/1,557.48 = 605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.64x = 1,557.48 × 605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.64x = 943,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,708.28/1,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.60

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