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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488, 2,232.12 and 462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488, 2,232.12 and 462 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488 : 2,232.12 = 462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488/2,232.12 = 462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488x = 2,232.12 × 462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488x = 1,031,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,239.44/1,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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