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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.85, 1,558.72 and 345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.85, 1,558.72 and 345.61 is: 518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.85 : 1,558.72 = 345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.85/1,558.72 = 345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.85x = 1,558.72 × 345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.85x = 538,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,709.22/1,038.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.56

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