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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.23, 2,086.80 and 1,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.23, 2,086.80 and 1,117.33 is: 1,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.23 : 2,086.80 = 1,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.23/2,086.80 = 1,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.23x = 2,086.80 × 1,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.23x = 2,331,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,644.24/1,388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.58

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