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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.71, 1,557.53 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.71, 1,557.53 and 345.30 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.71 : 1,557.53 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.71/1,557.53 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.71x = 1,557.53 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.71x = 537,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,813.38/1,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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