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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.42, 1,916.00 and 758.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.42, 1,916.00 and 758.93 is: 1,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.42 : 1,916.00 = 758.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.42/1,916.00 = 758.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.42x = 1,916.00 × 758.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.42x = 1,454,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,113.72/1,388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.32

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