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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.12, 1,914.70 and 828.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.12, 1,914.70 and 828.22 is: 1,142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.12 : 1,914.70 = 828.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.12/1,914.70 = 828.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.12x = 1,914.70 × 828.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.12x = 1,585,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,779.12/1,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.39

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