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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.38, 2,078.49 and 838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.38, 2,078.49 and 838.90 is: 1,255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.38 : 2,078.49 = 838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.38/2,078.49 = 838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.38x = 2,078.49 × 838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.38x = 1,743,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,645.26/1,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.88

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