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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.99, 1,558.52 and 345.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.99, 1,558.52 and 345.71 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.99 : 1,558.52 = 345.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.99/1,558.52 = 345.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.99x = 1,558.52 × 345.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.99x = 538,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,795.95/1,038.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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