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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.86, 2,138.88 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.86, 2,138.88 and 488.86 is: 733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.86 : 2,138.88 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.86/2,138.88 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.86x = 2,138.88 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.86x = 1,045,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,612.88/1,425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.32

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