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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.50, 1,916.16 and 767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.50, 1,916.16 and 767.50 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.50 : 1,916.16 = 767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.50/1,916.16 = 767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.50x = 1,916.16 × 767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.50x = 1,470,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,652.80/1,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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