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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.69, 1,910.61 and 1,201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.69, 1,910.61 and 1,201.58 is: 1,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.69 : 1,910.61 = 1,201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.69/1,910.61 = 1,201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.69x = 1,910.61 × 1,201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.69x = 2,295,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,750.76/1,388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.18

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