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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.49, 2,231.22 and 793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.49, 2,231.22 and 793.98 is: 1,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.49 : 2,231.22 = 793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.49/2,231.22 = 793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.49x = 2,231.22 × 793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.49x = 1,771,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,544.06/1,487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.96

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