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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.40, 1,917.60 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.40, 1,917.60 and 996 is: 1,375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.40 : 1,917.60 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.40/1,917.60 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.40x = 1,917.60 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.40x = 1,909,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,929.60/1,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.63

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