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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.55, 1,915.76 and 836.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.55, 1,915.76 and 836.55 is: 1,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.55 : 1,915.76 = 836.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.55/1,915.76 = 836.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.55x = 1,915.76 × 836.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.55x = 1,602,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,629.03/1,388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.17

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