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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.86, 1,916.61 and 759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.86, 1,916.61 and 759.38 is: 1,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.86 : 1,916.61 = 759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.86/1,916.61 = 759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.86x = 1,916.61 × 759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.86x = 1,455,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,435.30/1,388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.94

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