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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.69, 2,230.02 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.69, 2,230.02 and 562.68 is: 844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.69 : 2,230.02 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.69/2,230.02 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.69x = 2,230.02 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.69x = 1,254,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,787.65/1,486.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.02

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