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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.94, 2,231.85 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.94, 2,231.85 and 392.28 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.94 : 2,231.85 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.94/2,231.85 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.94x = 2,231.85 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.94x = 875,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,510.12/1,487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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