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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.88, 2,194.34 and 488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.88, 2,194.34 and 488.98 is: 733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.88 : 2,194.34 = 488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.88/2,194.34 = 488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.88x = 2,194.34 × 488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.88x = 1,072,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,988.37/1,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.48

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