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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.36, 2,082.11 and 608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.36, 2,082.11 and 608.33 is: 912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.36 : 2,082.11 = 608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.36/2,082.11 = 608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.36x = 2,082.11 × 608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.36x = 1,266,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,596.52/1,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.30

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