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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.11, 1,916.36 and 946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.11, 1,916.36 and 946.66 is: 1,306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.11 : 1,916.36 = 946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.11/1,916.36 = 946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.11x = 1,916.36 × 946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.11x = 1,814,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,136.62/1,388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.91

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