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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.92, 1,557.17 and 461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.92, 1,557.17 and 461.39 is: 691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.92 : 1,557.17 = 461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.92/1,557.17 = 461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.92x = 1,557.17 × 461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.92x = 718,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,460.36/1,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.55

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