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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.24, 1,915.80 and 790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.24, 1,915.80 and 790.80 is: 1,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.24 : 1,915.80 = 790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.24/1,915.80 = 790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.24x = 1,915.80 × 790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.24x = 1,515,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,021.82/1,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.32

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