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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.38, 1,915.96 and 767.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.38, 1,915.96 and 767.38 is: 1,058.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.38 : 1,915.96 = 767.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.38/1,915.96 = 767.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.38x = 1,915.96 × 767.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.38x = 1,470,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,259.81/1,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.98

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