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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.96, 2,083.76 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.96, 2,083.76 and 608.96 is: 913.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.96 : 2,083.76 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.96/2,083.76 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.96x = 2,083.76 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.96x = 1,268,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,926.49/1,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.58

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