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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.38, 2,079.88 and 1,094.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.38, 2,079.88 and 1,094.33 is: 1,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.38 : 2,079.88 = 1,094.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.38/2,079.88 = 1,094.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.38x = 2,079.88 × 1,094.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.38x = 2,276,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,075.08/1,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.37

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