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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.76, 1,916.10 and 791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.76, 1,916.10 and 791.27 is: 1,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.76 : 1,916.10 = 791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.76/1,916.10 = 791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.76x = 1,916.10 × 791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.76x = 1,516,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,142.87/1,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.72

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