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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.52, 1,916.18 and 767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.52, 1,916.18 and 767.48 is: 1,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.52 : 1,916.18 = 767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.52/1,916.18 = 767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.52x = 1,916.18 × 767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.52x = 1,470,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,629.83/1,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.13

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