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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.08, 2,079.96 and 874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.08, 2,079.96 and 874 is: 1,309.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.08 : 2,079.96 = 874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.08/2,079.96 = 874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.08x = 2,079.96 × 874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.08x = 1,817,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,885.04/1,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.64

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