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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.85, 1,558.43 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.85, 1,558.43 and 345.40 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.85 : 1,558.43 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.85/1,558.43 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.85x = 1,558.43 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.85x = 538,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,280.00/1,038.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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