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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.72, 1,557.45 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.72, 1,557.45 and 345.18 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.72 : 1,557.45 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.72/1,557.45 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.72x = 1,557.45 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.72x = 537,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,600.59/1,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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