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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.78, 1,915.35 and 1,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.78, 1,915.35 and 1,093.58 is: 1,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.78 : 1,915.35 = 1,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.78/1,915.35 = 1,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.78x = 1,915.35 × 1,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.78x = 2,094,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,588.45/1,388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.22

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