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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.02, 1,915.49 and 767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.02, 1,915.49 and 767.02 is: 1,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.02 : 1,915.49 = 767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.02/1,915.49 = 767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.02x = 1,915.49 × 767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.02x = 1,469,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,219.14/1,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.50

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