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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.33, 1,915.89 and 758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.33, 1,915.89 and 758.86 is: 1,047.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.33 : 1,915.89 = 758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.33/1,915.89 = 758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.33x = 1,915.89 × 758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.33x = 1,453,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,889.39/1,388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.22

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