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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.20, 1,915.26 and 828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.20, 1,915.26 and 828.76 is: 1,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.20 : 1,915.26 = 828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.20/1,915.26 = 828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.20x = 1,915.26 × 828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.20x = 1,587,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,290.88/1,388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.42

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