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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.95, 2,231.68 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.95, 2,231.68 and 392.33 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.95 : 2,231.68 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.95/2,231.68 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.95x = 2,231.68 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.95x = 875,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,547.47/1,487.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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