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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.01, 2,090.24 and 1,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.01, 2,090.24 and 1,207.59 is: 1,818.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.01 : 2,090.24 = 1,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.01/2,090.24 = 1,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.01x = 2,090.24 × 1,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.01x = 2,524,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,136.43/1,388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.53

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