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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.15, 1,915.65 and 758.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.15, 1,915.65 and 758.69 is: 1,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.15 : 1,915.65 = 758.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.15/1,915.65 = 758.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.15x = 1,915.65 × 758.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.15x = 1,453,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,374.92/1,388.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.99

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