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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.96, 1,557.98 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.96, 1,557.98 and 389.24 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.96 : 1,557.98 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.96/1,557.98 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.96x = 1,557.98 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.96x = 606,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,424.24/1,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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