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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.63, 2,231.28 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.63, 2,231.28 and 377.04 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.63 : 2,231.28 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.63/2,231.28 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.63x = 2,231.28 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.63x = 841,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,290.18/1,487.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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