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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.38, 2,231.62 and 756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.38, 2,231.62 and 756.46 is: 1,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.38 : 2,231.62 = 756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.38/2,231.62 = 756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.38x = 2,231.62 × 756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.38x = 1,688,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,123.80/1,486.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.73

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