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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.43, 2,080.34 and 976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.43, 2,080.34 and 976.70 is: 1,463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.43 : 2,080.34 = 976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.43/2,080.34 = 976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.43x = 2,080.34 × 976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.43x = 2,031,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,870.84/1,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.43

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