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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.88, 2,080.88 and 1,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.88, 2,080.88 and 1,238.22 is: 1,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.88 : 2,080.88 = 1,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.88/2,080.88 = 1,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.88x = 2,080.88 × 1,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.88x = 2,576,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,587.23/1,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.15

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