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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.85, 2,192.88 and 488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.85, 2,192.88 and 488.26 is: 731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.85 : 2,192.88 = 488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.85/2,192.88 = 488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.85x = 2,192.88 × 488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.85x = 1,070,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,684.62/1,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.92

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