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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.93, 2,083.82 and 803.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.93, 2,083.82 and 803.81 is: 1,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.93 : 2,083.82 = 803.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.93/2,083.82 = 803.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.93x = 2,083.82 × 803.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.93x = 1,674,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,991.34/1,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.96

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