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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.74, 1,558.71 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.74, 1,558.71 and 389.48 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.74 : 1,558.71 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.74/1,558.71 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.74x = 1,558.71 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.74x = 607,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,078.58/1,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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