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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.79, 1,916.53 and 759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.79, 1,916.53 and 759.31 is: 1,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.79 : 1,916.53 = 759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.79/1,916.53 = 759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.79x = 1,916.53 × 759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.79x = 1,455,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,236.55/1,388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.84

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