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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.91, 2,083.38 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.91, 2,083.38 and 523.44 is: 785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.91 : 2,083.38 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.91/2,083.38 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.91x = 2,083.38 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.91x = 1,090,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,524.43/1,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.17

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