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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.31, 1,915.76 and 767.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.31, 1,915.76 and 767.31 is: 1,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.31 : 1,915.76 = 767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.31/1,915.76 = 767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.31x = 1,915.76 × 767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.31x = 1,469,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,977.97/1,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.83

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