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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.25, 1,915.83 and 767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.25, 1,915.83 and 767.25 is: 1,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.25 : 1,915.83 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.25/1,915.83 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.25x = 1,915.83 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.25x = 1,469,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,920.57/1,388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.83

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