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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.68, 2,082.84 and 619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.68, 2,082.84 and 619 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.68 : 2,082.84 = 619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.68/2,082.84 = 619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.68x = 2,082.84 × 619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.68x = 1,289,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,277.96/1,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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