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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.84, 1,558.98 and 461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.84, 1,558.98 and 461.40 is: 692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.84 : 1,558.98 = 461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.84/1,558.98 = 461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.84x = 1,558.98 × 461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.84x = 719,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,313.37/1,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.42

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