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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.97, 1,916.78 and 767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.97, 1,916.78 and 767.97 is: 1,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.97 : 1,916.78 = 767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.97/1,916.78 = 767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.97x = 1,916.78 × 767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.97x = 1,472,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,029.54/1,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.80

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