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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.87, 1,557.50 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.87, 1,557.50 and 389.25 is: 583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.87 : 1,557.50 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.87/1,557.50 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.87x = 1,557.50 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.87x = 606,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,254.93/1,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.57

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