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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.82, 1,915.16 and 1,238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.82, 1,915.16 and 1,238.19 is: 1,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.82 : 1,915.16 = 1,238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.82/1,915.16 = 1,238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.82x = 1,915.16 × 1,238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.82x = 2,371,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,325.77/1,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.14

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