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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.27, 1,905.78 and 1,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.27, 1,905.78 and 1,191.44 is: 1,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.27 : 1,905.78 = 1,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.27/1,905.78 = 1,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.27x = 1,905.78 × 1,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.27x = 2,270,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,612.99/1,388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.58

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