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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.91, 2,080.49 and 811.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.91, 2,080.49 and 811.47 is: 1,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.91 : 2,080.49 = 811.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.91/2,080.49 = 811.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.91x = 2,080.49 × 811.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.91x = 1,688,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,251.16/1,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.52

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