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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.40, 1,914.04 and 864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.40, 1,914.04 and 864.08 is: 1,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.40 : 1,914.04 = 864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.40/1,914.04 = 864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.40x = 1,914.04 × 864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.40x = 1,653,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,883.68/1,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.22

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