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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.27, 1,915.85 and 758.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.27, 1,915.85 and 758.84 is: 1,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.27 : 1,915.85 = 758.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.27/1,915.85 = 758.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.27x = 1,915.85 × 758.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.27x = 1,453,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,815.93/1,388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.21

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