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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.88, 2,048.32 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.88, 2,048.32 and 488.14 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.88 : 2,048.32 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.88/2,048.32 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.88x = 2,048.32 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.88x = 999,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,875.10/1,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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