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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.68, 2,231.64 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.68, 2,231.64 and 392.08 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.68 : 2,231.64 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.68/2,231.64 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.68x = 2,231.64 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.68x = 874,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,981.41/1,487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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