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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.97, 1,917 and 858.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.97, 1,917 and 858.15 is: 1,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.97 : 1,917 = 858.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.97/1,917 = 858.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.97x = 1,917 × 858.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.97x = 1,645,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,073.55/1,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.38

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