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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.39, 1,915.98 and 767.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.39, 1,915.98 and 767.39 is: 1,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.39 : 1,915.98 = 767.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.39/1,915.98 = 767.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.39x = 1,915.98 × 767.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.39x = 1,470,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,303.89/1,388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.00

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