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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.74, 1,558.35 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.74, 1,558.35 and 551.68 is: 827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.74 : 1,558.35 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.74/1,558.35 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.74x = 1,558.35 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.74x = 859,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,706.63/1,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.65

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