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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.64, 2,230.92 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.64, 2,230.92 and 622.02 is: 932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.64 : 2,230.92 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.64/2,230.92 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.64x = 2,230.92 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.64x = 1,387,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,676.86/1,487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.80

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