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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.25, 1,915.91 and 767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.25, 1,915.91 and 767.37 is: 1,059.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.25 : 1,915.91 = 767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.25/1,915.91 = 767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.25x = 1,915.91 × 767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.25x = 1,470,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,208.02/1,388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.04

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