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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.56, 1,916.39 and 791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.56, 1,916.39 and 791.27 is: 1,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.56 : 1,916.39 = 791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.56/1,916.39 = 791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.56x = 1,916.39 × 791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.56x = 1,516,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,376.80/1,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.05

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