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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.65, 2,231.28 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.65, 2,231.28 and 392.08 is: 588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.65 : 2,231.28 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.65/2,231.28 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.65x = 2,231.28 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.65x = 874,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,840.26/1,487.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.07

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