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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.80, 1,915.44 and 922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.80, 1,915.44 and 922.24 is: 1,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.80 : 1,915.44 = 922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.80/1,915.44 = 922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.80x = 1,915.44 × 922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.80x = 1,766,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,495.39/1,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.96

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