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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.37, 2,073.40 and 1,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.37, 2,073.40 and 1,235.28 is: 1,844.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.37 : 2,073.40 = 1,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.37/2,073.40 = 1,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.37x = 2,073.40 × 1,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.37x = 2,561,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,223.38/1,388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.77

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