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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.71, 2,232.96 and 757.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.71, 2,232.96 and 757.83 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.71 : 2,232.96 = 757.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.71/2,232.96 = 757.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.71x = 2,232.96 × 757.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.71x = 1,692,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,204.08/1,487.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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