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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.90, 1,558.86 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.90, 1,558.86 and 423.03 is: 634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.90 : 1,558.86 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.90/1,558.86 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.90x = 1,558.86 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.90x = 659,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,451.18/1,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.76

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