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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.16, 2,193.20 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.16, 2,193.20 and 488 is: 731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.16 : 2,193.20 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.16/2,193.20 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.16x = 2,193.20 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.16x = 1,070,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,281.60/1,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.99

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