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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.88, 1,550.72 and 915.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.88, 1,550.72 and 915.87 is: 1,367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.88 : 1,550.72 = 915.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.88/1,550.72 = 915.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.88x = 1,550.72 × 915.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.88x = 1,420,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,250.17/1,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.10

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