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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.82, 1,557.80 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.82, 1,557.80 and 422.10 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.82 : 1,557.80 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.82/1,557.80 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.82x = 1,557.80 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.82x = 657,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,547.38/1,038.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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