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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.81, 1,915.44 and 1,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.81, 1,915.44 and 1,163.90 is: 1,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.81 : 1,915.44 = 1,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.81/1,915.44 = 1,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.81x = 1,915.44 × 1,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.81x = 2,229,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,380.62/1,388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.25

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