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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.98, 1,559.06 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.98, 1,559.06 and 390.17 is: 585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.98 : 1,559.06 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.98/1,559.06 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.98x = 1,559.06 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.98x = 608,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,298.44/1,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.48

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