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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.78, 1,558.44 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.78, 1,558.44 and 461.52 is: 692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.78 : 1,558.44 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.78/1,558.44 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.78x = 1,558.44 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.78x = 719,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,251.23/1,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.40

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