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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.83, 2,231.88 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.83, 2,231.88 and 392.19 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.83 : 2,231.88 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.83/2,231.88 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.83x = 2,231.88 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.83x = 875,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,321.02/1,487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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