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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.82, 2,231.74 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.82, 2,231.74 and 392.16 is: 588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.82 : 2,231.74 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.82/2,231.74 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.82x = 2,231.74 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.82x = 875,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,194.91/1,487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.24

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