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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.92, 1,558.37 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.92, 1,558.37 and 308.51 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.92 : 1,558.37 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.92/1,558.37 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.92x = 1,558.37 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.92x = 480,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,772.73/1,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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