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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.40, 2,082.48 and 810.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.40, 2,082.48 and 810.96 is: 1,216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.40 : 2,082.48 = 810.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.40/2,082.48 = 810.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.40x = 2,082.48 × 810.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.40x = 1,688,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,807.98/1,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.37

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