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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.69, 1,558.31 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.69, 1,558.31 and 380.48 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.69 : 1,558.31 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.69/1,558.31 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.69x = 1,558.31 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.69x = 592,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,896.09/1,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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