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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.83, 1,558.08 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.83, 1,558.08 and 345.38 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.83 : 1,558.08 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.83/1,558.08 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.83x = 1,558.08 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.83x = 538,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,121.88/1,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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