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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.36, 1,916.42 and 892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.36, 1,916.42 and 892.36 is: 1,231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.36 : 1,916.42 = 892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.36/1,916.42 = 892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.36x = 1,916.42 × 892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.36x = 1,710,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,136.55/1,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.77

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