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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.54, 2,231.36 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.54, 2,231.36 and 392.01 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.54 : 2,231.36 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.54/2,231.36 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.54x = 2,231.36 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.54x = 874,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,716.41/1,487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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