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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.81, 1,558.22 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.81, 1,558.22 and 354.81 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.81 : 1,558.22 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.81/1,558.22 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.81x = 1,558.22 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.81x = 552,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,872.04/1,038.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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