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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.98, 1,558.71 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.98, 1,558.71 and 390.02 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.98 : 1,558.71 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.98/1,558.71 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.98x = 1,558.71 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.98x = 607,928.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,928.07/1,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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