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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.10, 1,908.93 and 1,355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.10, 1,908.93 and 1,355.86 is: 1,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.10 : 1,908.93 = 1,355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.10/1,908.93 = 1,355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.10x = 1,908.93 × 1,355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.10x = 2,588,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,241.83/1,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.28

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