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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.77, 1,558.41 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.77, 1,558.41 and 345.44 is: 518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.77 : 1,558.41 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.77/1,558.41 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.77x = 1,558.41 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.77x = 538,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,338.28/1,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.24

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