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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.00, 2,232.02 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.00, 2,232.02 and 392.48 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.00 : 2,232.02 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.00/2,232.02 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.00x = 2,232.02 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.00x = 876,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,021.40/1,488.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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