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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.92, 1,558.42 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.92, 1,558.42 and 345.64 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.92 : 1,558.42 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.92/1,558.42 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.92x = 1,558.42 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.92x = 538,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,652.29/1,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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