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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.29, 1,915.86 and 758.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.29, 1,915.86 and 758.82 is: 1,047.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.29 : 1,915.86 = 758.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.29/1,915.86 = 758.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.29x = 1,915.86 × 758.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.29x = 1,453,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,792.89/1,388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.18

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