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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.65, 1,558.02 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.65, 1,558.02 and 422.03 is: 633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.65 : 1,558.02 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.65/1,558.02 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.65x = 1,558.02 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.65x = 657,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,529.07/1,038.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.06

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