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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.87, 1,559.32 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.87, 1,559.32 and 551.92 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.87 : 1,559.32 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.87/1,559.32 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.87x = 1,559.32 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.87x = 860,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,613.48/1,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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