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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.74, 1,557.84 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.74, 1,557.84 and 308.15 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.74 : 1,557.84 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.74/1,557.84 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.74x = 1,557.84 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.74x = 480,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,040.61/1,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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