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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.70, 1,558.05 and 925.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.70, 1,558.05 and 925.93 is: 1,388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.70 : 1,558.05 = 925.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.70/1,558.05 = 925.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.70x = 1,558.05 × 925.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.70x = 1,442,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,645.24/1,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.90

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