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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.94, 1,558.04 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.94, 1,558.04 and 389.50 is: 584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.94 : 1,558.04 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.94/1,558.04 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.94x = 1,558.04 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.94x = 606,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,856.58/1,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.11

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