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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.78, 1,558.14 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.78, 1,558.14 and 308.28 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.78 : 1,558.14 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.78/1,558.14 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.78x = 1,558.14 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.78x = 480,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,343.40/1,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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